Electronic landscape of kagome superconductors AV3Sb5 (A = K, Rb, Cs) from angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy
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Abstract The recently discovered layered kagome superconductors AV3Sb5 (A = K, Rb, Cs) have garnered significant attention, as they exhibit an intriguing combination of superconductivity, charge density wave (CDW) order, and nontrivial band topology. As such, these kagome systems serve as an exceptional quantum platform for investigating the intricate interplay between electron correlation effects, geometric frustration, and topological electronic structure. A comprehensive understanding of the underlying electronic structure is crucial for unveiling the nature and origin of the CDW order, as well as determining the electron pairing symmetry in the kagome superconductors. In this review, we present a concise survey of the electronic properties of AV3Sb5, with a particular focus on the insights derived from angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). Through the lens of ARPES, we shed light on the electronic characteristics of the kagome superconductors AV3Sb5, which will pave the way for exciting new research frontiers in kagome-related physics.
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