Day 934: Topological Superconductors

Learning Objectives

• •**Explain the key ingredients** for engineering topological superconductivity
• •**Derive the effective Hamiltonian** for semiconductor-superconductor nanowires
• •**Calculate the topological phase diagram** as a function of Zeeman field and chemical potential
• •**Predict zero-bias conductance peaks** as signatures of Majorana modes
• •**Identify experimental challenges** and distinguish Majoranas from trivial states
• •**Design optimal device parameters** for robust Majorana zero modes

Today's Schedule (7 hours)