Superconductivity and Loop Currents - From Cuprates to Kagome Metals

Explore the intricate relationship between superconductivity and loop currents across different quantum materials systems in this conference talk from the Workshop on Frontiers in Quantum Materials. Delve into the theoretical foundations and experimental observations of loop current phenomena in cuprate superconductors and their manifestation in kagome metals. Examine how these quantum states emerge in different material platforms and understand the underlying physics that connects these seemingly disparate systems. Investigate the role of electronic correlations, magnetic frustration, and geometric constraints in shaping the electronic properties of these materials. Learn about the latest theoretical developments and experimental techniques used to probe loop current states and their relationship to unconventional superconductivity. Discover how insights from cuprate research inform our understanding of emergent phenomena in kagome lattice materials and the broader implications for quantum materials research.