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Weak-Coupling Theory of Topological Superconductivity

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In this chapter, we calculate the currents at the edges of a chiral superconductor, and we show that they are strongly reduced in the case of Sr\(_2\)RuO\(_4\).

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    Thomas Scaffidi

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Scaffidi, T. (2017). Edge Currents. In: Weak-Coupling Theory of Topological Superconductivity. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62867-7_4

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