A new triangular system: NaxCoO2

作者:Ogata Masao*
来源:Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter , 2007, 19(14): 145282.
DOI:10.1088/0953-8984/19/14/145282

摘要

This is a review of the newly discovered triangular system, NaxCoO(2). If water molecules are intercalated to this system, it shows superconductivity. Its electron density is more- than- half- filling in the Co t(2g) band, so this material is considered to be an electron- doped system. The present situation of experiments on superconductivity as well as magnetism is reviewed. From a theoretical point of view, the results of a local density approximation ( LDA) band calculation and the obtained Fermi surfaces are discussed. With regards to possible-mechanisms of superconductivity, recent results in a multi- band model are summarized with an emphasis on the effects of trigonal crystal- field splitting and spin - orbit coupling. Finally, alternative mechanisms using a single- band model are also reviewed.

  • 出版日期2007-4-11