Abstract
We consider critical quantum transport in disordered topological quantum wires at the transition between phases with different topological indices. Focusing on the example of thermal transport in class D ("Majorana") quantum wires, we identify a transport universality class distinguished for anomalous retardation in the propagation of excitations - a quantum generalization of Sinai diffusion. We discuss the expected manifestations of this transport mechanism for heat propagation in topological superconductors near criticality and provide a microscopic theory explaining the phenomenon.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 196801 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
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