Unambiguous evidence for extended s-wave pairing symmetry in hole-doped high-temperature superconductors

Author: Zhao Guo-meng  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1478-6443

Source: Philosophical Magazine, Vol.84, Iss.36, 2004-12, pp. : 3861-3867

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Abstract

We have analysed data from angle-resolved photo-emission spectroscopy, Fourier transform scanning tunneling spectroscopy, and low-temperature thermal conductivity for optimally doped Bi 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O 8+y in order to discriminate between d-wave and extended s-wave pairing symmetry. The combined data are inconsistent with d-wave symmetry, but quantitatively consistent with extended s-wave symmetry with eight line nodes. We also explain all phase-sensitive experiments in a consistent manner.