Exploring Room-Temperature Superconductivity in Narrow Energy Gap Semiconductors through Thermally Excited Electrons (2308.13885v1)

Abstract: The impact of thermally activated electrons on superconductivity within the realm of narrow energy gap semiconductors is investigated, unveiling the potential emergence of room-temperature superconductivity without the necessity for extensive doping. This novel mechanism suggests that thermal excitations can influence carrier concentrations significantly, thus influencing condensation and affecting superconductivity properties. In this paper, we explore how the energy gap width and temperature interact to shape carrier concentrations and subsequently impact the manifestation of superconducting behavior.