Proximity-Induced Superconductivity with Subgap Anomaly in Type II Weyl Semi-Metal WTe<sub>2</sub>.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Due to the nontrivial topological band structure in type II Weyl semi-metal tungsten ditelluride (WTe<sub>2</sub>), unconventional properties may emerge in its superconducting phase. While realizing intrinsic superconductivity has been challenging in the type II Weyl semi-metal WTe<sub>2</sub>, the proximity effect may open an avenue for the realization of superconductivity. Here, we report the observation of proximity-induced superconductivity with a long coherence length along the c axis in WTe<sub>2</sub> thin flakes based on a WTe<sub>2</sub>/NbSe<sub>2</sub> van der Waals heterostructure. Interestingly, we also observe anomalous oscillations of the differential resistance during the transition from the superconducting to the normal state. Theoretical calculations show excellent agreement with experimental results, revealing that such a subgap anomaly is the intrinsic property of WTe<sub>2</sub> in superconducting state induced by the proximity effect. Our findings enrich the understanding of the superconducting phase of type II Weyl semi-metals and pave the way for their future applications in topological quantum computing.