
We introduce the notion of nonreciprocal superconductors where inversion and time-reversal symmetries are broken, giving rise to an asymmetric energy dispersion. We demonstrate that nonreciprocal superconductivity can be detected by Andreev reflection. In particular, a transparent junction between a normal metal and a nonreciprocal superconductor generally exhibits an asymmetric current-voltage characteristic, which serves as a defining feature of nonreciprocal superconductivity. Unlike the superconducting diode effects, our detection scheme has the advantage of avoiding large critical currents that turn the superconducting state to normal. Last, we discuss candidates for nonreciprocal superconductivity, including graphene, UTe2, as well as engineered platforms.
Superconductivity (cond-mat.supr-con), Condensed Matter - Strongly Correlated Electrons, Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics, Strongly Correlated Electrons (cond-mat.str-el), Condensed Matter - Superconductivity, Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics (cond-mat.mes-hall), FOS: Physical sciences, Physical and Materials Sciences
Superconductivity (cond-mat.supr-con), Condensed Matter - Strongly Correlated Electrons, Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics, Strongly Correlated Electrons (cond-mat.str-el), Condensed Matter - Superconductivity, Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics (cond-mat.mes-hall), FOS: Physical sciences, Physical and Materials Sciences
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