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  • Anisotropic Energy Gaps of ...
    Allan, M. P.; Rost, A. W.; Mackenzie, A. P.; Xie, Yang; Davis, J. C.; Kihou, K.; Lee, C. H.; Iyo, A.; Eisaki, H.; Chuang, T.-M.

    Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science), 05/2012, Letnik: 336, Številka: 6081
    Journal Article

    If strong electron-electron interactions between neighboring Fe atoms mediate the Cooper pairing in iron-pnictide superconductors, then specific and distinct anisotropic superconducting energy gaps Δ j (K⃗) should appear on the different electronic bands i. Here, we introduce intraband Bogoliubov quasiparticle scattering interference (QPI) techniques for determination of Δ j (K⃗) in such materials, focusing on lithium iron arsenide (LiFeAs). We identify the three hole-like bands assigned previously as γ, α₂ and αⁱ, and we determine the anisotropy, magnitude, and relative orientations of their Δ j (K⃗). These measurements will advance quantitative theoretical analysis of the mechanism of Cooper pairing in iron-based superconductivity.