The role of Coulomb interaction in the superconducting properties of CaC6 and H under pressure

作者: S Massidda , F Bernardini , C Bersier , A Continenza , P Cudazzo

DOI: 10.1088/0953-2048/22/3/034006

关键词: SuperconductivityCondensed matter physicsCoulomb repulsionGraphiteAnisotropyPhysicsAb initioBasis (linear algebra)Density functional theoryCoulomb

摘要: Superconductivity in intercalated graphite CaC6 and H under extreme pressure is discussed the framework of superconducting density functional theory. A detailed analysis how electron–phonon electron–electron interactions combine together to determine gap critical temperature (Tc) these systems presented. In particular, we discuss effect on calculated Tc anisotropy interaction different approximations for screening Coulomb repulsion. These results contribute understanding multigap anisotropic superconductivity, which has received a lot attention since discovery MgB2, show it possible describe properties real materials fully ab initio basis.

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