Majorana Particle in Condensed Matter Systems by Sankar Das Sarma

Explore the fascinating world of Majorana 'particles' in condensed matter systems through this 32-minute lecture by Sankar Das Sarma at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into topics such as Majorana qubit states, Ising anyons, and statistics in 2+1 dimensions. Discover how superconductors serve as natural hosts for Majorana particles and learn about Majorana quantum wires. Examine the density of states across phase transitions and investigate the interaction and disorder in Majorana nanowires using an RG approach. Compare Andree bound states with Majorana bound states in quantum dot-nanowire-superconductor hybrid structures, and understand the concept of quantized Majorana conductance. Conclude with insights from recent DELFT-Maryland experiments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge research in condensed matter physics.