
arXiv: 2504.09880
We propose a statistical mechanical framework to unify the observed relationship between the superconducting energy gap $Δ$, the pseudogap $Δ^\ast$, and the critical temperature $T_\mathrm{c}$. In this model, fermions couple as a composite boson and condense to occupy a single bound state as the temperature drops. We derive a concise formula for $T_\mathrm{c}$ in terms of $Δ$ and $Δ^\ast$, namely: $$\fracΔ{k_\mathrm{B} T_\mathrm{c}} = 1.4+4\log(Δ^\ast/Δ).$$ This expression reproduces the standard BCS gap-to-$T_\mathrm{c}$ ratio in the absence of a pseudogap, while naturally explaining its enhancement in unconventional superconductors. The model is supported by comparisons with experimental data from several cuprates and iron-based superconductors, which highlight its generality. This formulation also offers a theoretical explanation for the observed persistence of the pseudogap phase into the overdoped regime.
Superconductivity (cond-mat.supr-con), Condensed Matter - Superconductivity, FOS: Physical sciences
Superconductivity (cond-mat.supr-con), Condensed Matter - Superconductivity, FOS: Physical sciences
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