Density-functional theory for superconductors

L. N. Oliveira*, E. K.U. Gross, W. Kohn

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Abstract

A density-functional theory for superconductors at arbitrary temperature is described. It leads to equations of the Kohn-Sham type, which incorporate exchange and correlation effects into the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations for an inhomogeneous superconductor. Further, this formalism yields exchange-correlation corrections to Eilenberger's expression for the thermodynamic potential of a superconductor, and the Ginzburg-Landau equation. Practical aspects of the application of the formalism are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2430-2433
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume60
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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