TITLE : Superconductivity and magic-angle renormalization in twisted bilayer graphene


ABSTRACT :

We employ an atomistic tight-binding model to address basic properties of magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene within Hartree-Fock theory. We introduce a novel set of local order parameters that capture the symmetry-breaking patterns of various correlated states [1]. Furthermore, we obtain the mean-field normal state at the charge neutrality point [2], revealing a nontrivial renormalization of the band structure and a corresponding shift in the value of the magic angle. We then extract the numerical values for the parameters of a generalized Bistritzer-MacDonald model based on this normal state, establishing a low-energy description which incorporates lattice relaxation and many-body effects from high-energy states. Finally, we discuss the implications for experiments.
References:
[1]Miguel Sánchez Sánchez, Israel Díaz, José González, and Tobias Stauber, Nematic versus Kekulé phases in twisted bilayer graphene under hydrostatic pressure. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133, 266603 (2024)
[2]Miguel Sánchez Sánchez, José González, and Tobias Stauber, Nonflat bands and chiral symmetry in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene. Phys. Rev. B 111, 205133 (2025)



MEETING DETAILS :

Speaker: Dr. Tobias Stauber, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, CSIC, Spain

Venue: A4 Conference room, South Campus, IIT Mandi

Date and Time: June 30, 2025, Monday at 12 PM