Abstract
This thesis studies superconductivity and its transport properties in the presence of spin-orbit interaction. Topological materials are now considered as a promising platform to realize unconventional superconductivity since spin-orbit interaction in some topological materials can support spin-triplet pairing state. In this thesis, we have found that exotic spin-orbit interaction in topological Dirac semimetals enhances the nodal spin-triplet state that hosts an exotic Andreev bound state.
We have also studied the Josephson effect in Zeeman-split superconductor/ Rashba wire/ Zeeman-split superconductor trilayer junctions. Our calculations have shown that it is possible to manipulate Andreev levels in the Josephson junctions by tuning the strength of the spin-orbit interaction.
We have also studied the Josephson effect in Zeeman-split superconductor/ Rashba wire/ Zeeman-split superconductor trilayer junctions. Our calculations have shown that it is possible to manipulate Andreev levels in the Josephson junctions by tuning the strength of the spin-orbit interaction.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Place of Publication | Enschede |
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| Print ISBNs | 978-90-365-4499-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Mar 2018 |