Abstract
Majorana zero modes are a much sought-after consequence of one-dimensional topological superconductivity. Here, we show that, in turn, zero modes accompanying dynamical instanton events strongly enhance—in some cases even enable—superconductivity. We find that the dynamics of a one-dimensional topological triplet superconductor is governed by a term in the action. For isotropic triplets, this term enables algebraic charge- superconductivity, which is destroyed by fluctuations in nontopological superconductors. For anisotropic triplets, zero modes suppress quantum phase slips and stabilize superconductivity over a large region of the phase diagram. We present predictions of correlation functions and thermodynamics for states of topologically enhanced superconductivity.
- Received 14 August 2021
- Revised 9 February 2022
- Accepted 18 July 2022
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.129.077001
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