Kagome Superconductivity - Conventional or Unconventional?

Explore the intriguing world of kagome superconductivity in this 46-minute lecture by Brian M. Andersen from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the debate of whether kagome superconductivity is conventional or unconventional, examining the unique properties of kagome metals and their potential for exotic electronic orders. Learn about the interplay between fermiology, interactions, and multi-sublattice unit cells in these fascinating materials. Gain insights into recent advances in understanding kagome metals, including intertwined density-wave and superconducting orders, nematic fluctuations, and the balance between itinerant and localized magnetism. Discover how kagome metals present a rich setting for correlated electron systems and their potential to revolutionize the field of strongly correlated electron physics.