Multiple superconducting phases in a nearly ferromagnetic system

D. Braithwaite, M. Vališka, G. Knebel, G. Lapertot, J. P. Brison, A. Pourret, M. E. Zhitomirsky, J. Flouquet, F. Honda, D. Aoki

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Abstract

The nearly ferromagnetic superconductor UTe2 shows several intriguing phenomena, including an extraordinary reinforcement of superconductivity in very strong magnetic fields. Here we show that pressure tunes the system to a more correlated state and probable magnetic order. The superconducting critical temperature is also strongly enhanced, reaching almost 3 K, a new record for U-based heavy fermion superconductors. Most spectacularly under pressure we find a transition within the superconducting state, putting UTe2 among the very rare systems having multiple superconducting phases. UTe2 under pressure is a treasure trove of several of the most fascinating phenomena in unconventional superconductivity and may well be a keystone in their understanding.

Original languageEnglish
Article number147
JournalCommunications Physics
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2019
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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