Gaussian fluctuation corrections to the BCS mean field gap amplitude at zero temperature

ORAL

Abstract

The leading (Gaussian) fluctuation correction to the weak-coupling zero temperature BCS superconducting gap equation is computed. We find that the dominant contribution comes from the high energies and momenta (compared to the gap) and gives a correction smaller by the weak-coupling factor $gN_0$ than the mean-field terms. This correction is small due to cancellation of singular contributions from the amplitude and phase mode at high energies and momenta.

*Supported by: NSF-DMR-0431350, LANL DR Project 200153 and DOE under contract W-7405-ENG-36, NSF 0439026

Authors

  • Simon Kos

    • University of Cambridge
  • Andrew Millis

    • Columbia University
    • Columbia university
  • Anatoly Larkin

    • William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute, University of Minnesota
    • University of Minnesota