Phase-dependent Andreev bound states and thermal transport in ferromagnetic-graphene Josephson junctions

We theoretically investigate the phase-dependent properties of Andreev bound states and thermal transport in graphene-based superconducting–ferromagnetic–superconducting (SFS) Josephson junctions. Our results demonstrate that the spin-split Andreev bound states can be effectively modulated—opening and closing—by varying the strength of the ferromagnetic exchange field. The total thermal conductance of the junction is highly sensitive to changes in the exchange field. Furthermore, the thermal conductance at phase differences of ϕ=0 and ϕ=π exhibits pronounced oscillatory behavior as a function of both the exchange field and the junction length, alternating between distinct peaks and valleys. These findings indicate that SFS Josephson junctions based on graphene provide a promising platform for achieving controllable phase-coherent thermal transport.

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Journal of Applied Physics
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2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0313298
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Graphene research and applications
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Phase-dependent Andreev bound states and thermal transport in ferromagnetic-graphene Josephson junctions

Zhengfang Liu, X. B. Xiao, Haining Yang
Journal of Applied Physics
Graphene research and applications
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Phase-dependent Andreev bound states and thermal transport in ferromagnetic-graphene Josephson junctions

Zhengfang Liu, X. B. Xiao, Haining Yang
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We theoretically investigate the phase-dependent properties of Andreev bound states and thermal transport in graphene-based superconducting–ferromagnetic–superconducting (SFS) Josephson junctions. Our results demonstrate that the spin-split Andreev bound states can be effectively modulated—opening and closing—by varying the strength of the ferromagnetic exchange field. The total thermal conductance of the junction is highly sensitive to changes in the exchange field. Furthermore, the thermal conductance at phase differences of ϕ=0 and ϕ=π exhibits pronounced oscillatory behavior as a function of both the exchange field and the junction length, alternating between distinct peaks and valleys. These findings indicate that SFS Josephson junctions based on graphene provide a promising platform for achieving controllable phase-coherent thermal transport.

Journal of Applied PhysicsVol. 139(13)
Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), East China Jiaotong University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province
Openalex Percentile: Top 28%
Graphene research and applications
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