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Simão S. Cardoso

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Impurity-dependent quantum geometry in 2D flat band superconductors

In flat band superconductors, quantum geometry, rather than kinetic energy, governs pairing and transport. However, how this geometry manifests in the response to a local, individually addressable impurity remains largely unexplored. Here, we study the Yu-Shiba-Rusinov (YSR) bound state induced by a magnetic adatom that hybridizes with every orbital of a two-dimensional flat band superconductor, and characterize its spatial profile using two quantities: the quadratic spread $Q_S$ and the localization length $ξ$. We show that $Q_S$ is not set by the quantum metric alone, as geometric corrections arising from inter-orbital interference and, more importantly, from the anisotropy of the adatom-lattice hybridization contribute on equal footing, making $Q_S$ strongly impurity dependent and tunable. On the other hand, $ξ$ emerges from the projection onto the flat band alone and is a universal property set by the overlap of compact localized states. All impurity dependence is instead isolated in the prefactor of the wavefunction whose magnitude correlates directly with $Q_S$. We, therefore, report a clean separation between universal and impurity-tunable physics from the induced YSR bound state in these systems, and confirm our results numerically via exact diagonalization.

cond-mat.supr-con↗

Plasmon polariton assisted second-harmonic generation in graphene

In this paper we present a theoretical examination of second-harmonic generation (SHG) in a graphene monolayer integrated within an attenuated total internal reflection (ATR) configuration. By embedding graphene in this optical setup, we explore the enhancement in the nonlinear optical response, particularly focusing on the efficiency of SHG. Our analysis reveals that the excitation of surface plasmon-polaritons (SPPs) plays a central role in significantly boosting the efficiency of SHG. The unique electronic properties of graphene, combined with the resonant characteristics of SPPs, create a synergistic effect that amplifies the nonlinear optical signals. This enhancement is attributed to the strong field confinement and the resonant nature of SPPs, which effectively increase the interaction between the incident light and the graphene monolayer. Furthermore, we analyze the underlying mechanisms that govern this process, providing a comprehensive theoretical framework that elucidates the interplay between graphene's electronic structure and the optical fields. Our findings suggest that the ATR scheme not only facilitates the excitation of SPPs but also optimizes the conditions for SHG.

cond-mat.mes-hall↗

Application of Madelung Hydrodynamics to Plasmonics and Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Materials

This paper explores the application of Madelung hydrodynamic models to study two-dimensional electron gases, with a focus on nonlocal plasmonics and nonlinear optics. We begin by reviewing the derivation of the Madelung equations. Using the Madelung equations in conjunction with Poisson's equation, we calculate the spectrum of magnetoplasmons and the magneto-optical conductivity in the electrostatic regime, incorporating nonlocal corrections due to the Fermi pressure. In the absence of a magnetic field, we analyze nonlinear and nonlocal second-harmonic generation, demonstrating how plasmon excitation enhances this process. We further discuss the emergence of self-modulation phenomena driven by nonlinearity, leading to the renormalization of the plasmon dispersion. Notably, we show that nonlinearity amplifies nonlocal effects and, leveraging the hydrodynamic formalism, derive a simple analytic expression for the renormalized spectra.

cond-mat.mes-hall↗