Gaussian fluctuation corrections to the BCS mean field gap amplitude at zero temperature
Loading...
Date
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Description
The leading (Gaussian) fluctuation correction to the weak coupling zero temperature BCS superconducting gap equation is computed. We find that the dominant contribution comes from the high energies and momenta (compared to the gap) and gives a correction smaller by the weak-coupling factor $gN_0$ than the mean-field terms. This correction is small due to cancellation of singular contributions from the amplitude and phase mode at high energies and momenta.
New author added. Incorrect calculations of previous version corrected and conclusions revised Rev 2: New references added, minor misprints corrected
New author added. Incorrect calculations of previous version corrected and conclusions revised Rev 2: New references added, minor misprints corrected