• Accepted Paper

Topological multicomponent superconductivity with sizable s-wave admixture in twisted bilayer cuprates

Yu-Hang Li, Congjun Wu, and Wang Yang

Phys. Rev. Lett. - Accepted 22 October, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/6cyn-zbpm

Abstract

We investigate multicomponent superconductivity in twisted bilayer cuprates with order parameter s+d1eiϕ1+d2eiϕ2, where s=s1+s2 is the layer-symmetric s-wave pairing and di is the d-wave pairing in layer i. When ϕ1−ϕ2≠0,π, this three-component state spontaneously breaks time-reversal and C4 rotational symmetries and can realize a topologically nontrivial phase. Ginzburg-Landau analysis and self-consistent mean-field calculations show that this state is stabilized over a broad parameter regime. We further identify nematic Kerr anisotropy as a key signature distinguishing it from s+id and d1+eiϕd2, and find that its Josephson critical current remains sizable near the 45∘ twist. Our results show that s-wave pairing does not preclude chiral topological superconductivity, pointing to twisted cuprates as a more robust platform than previously appreciated.

Export citation

Export citation

Choose format for download:

Download Citation

If the author has provided any supplemental materials with this article they will be available upon publication of the version of record.

Sign In to Your Journals Account

Filter

Filter

Article Lookup

Enter a citation