Pairing Symmetry in a Two-Orbital Exchange Coupling Model of Oxypnictides

ORAL

Abstract

We study the pairing symmetry of a two orbital $J_1-J_2$ model for FeAs layers in oxypnictides. We show that the mixture of an intra-orbital unconventional $s_{x^2y^2}\sim \cos(k_x)\cos(k_y)$ pairing symmetry and a small $d_{x^2-y^2}\sim \cos(k_x)-\cos (k_y)$ component is favored in a large part of $J_1-J_2$ phase diagram. A pure $ s_{x^2y^2}$ pairing state is favored for $J_2>>J_1$. The signs of the $d_{x^2-y^2}$ order parameters in the two different orbitals are opposite. While a small $d_{xy} \sim \sin(k_x)\sin(k_y)$ inter-orbital pairing coexists in the above phases, the intra-orbital $d_{xy}$ pairing is not favored even for large $J_2$.

Authors

  • B. Andrei Bernevig

    • Princeton University
    • Princeton Center for Theoretical Science
  • Kangjun Seo

  • Jiangping Hu