Random matrix theory of the proximity effect in disordered wires.

Titov, M. and Schomerus, H. (2003) Random matrix theory of the proximity effect in disordered wires. Physical review B, 67. 024410. ISSN 1550-235X

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Abstract

We study analytically the local density of states in a disordered normal-metal wire (N) at ballistic distance to a superconductor (S). Our calculation is based on a scattering-matrix approach, which concerns for wave-function localization in the normal metal, and extends beyond the conventional semiclassical theory based on Usadel and Eilenberger equations. We also analyze how a finite transparency of the NS interface modifies the spectral proximity effect and demonstrate that our results agree in the dirty diffusive limit with those obtained from the Usadel equation.

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Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Physical review B
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677
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Deposited On:
31 Oct 2007
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Yes
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