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      Direct observation of spin-orbit coupling in iron-based superconductors

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          Spin-orbit coupling (SOC) is a fundamental interaction in solids which can induce a broad spectrum of unusual physical properties from topologically non-trivial insulating states to unconventional pairing in superconductors. In iron-based superconductors (IBS) its role has so far been considered insignificant with the models based on spin- or orbital fluctuations pairing being the most advanced in the field. Using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy we directly observe a sizeable spin-orbit splitting in all main families of IBS. We demonstrate that its impact on the low-energy electronic structure and details of the Fermi surface topology is much stronger than that of possible nematic ordering. Intriguingly, the largest pairing gap is always supported exactly by SOC-induced Fermi surfaces.

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          2014-09-30
          2015-03-27
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          1409.8669
          0cdc9397-1527-4d3a-a613-4ba847a3d96d

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          Nature Physics 12, 311-317 (2016) doi:10.1038/nphys3594
          Significant spin-orbit coupling is observed in all families of IBS. Figures 3 and 4 are new. Supplementary information is extended
          cond-mat.supr-con cond-mat.str-el

          Condensed matter
          Condensed matter

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