PNNL

Abstract

We show by quantum Monte Carlo simulations of realistic Kondo lattice models derived from electronicstructure calculations that multiple quantum critical points can be realized in plutonium-based materials. We place representative systems, including PuCoGa5, on a realistic Doniach phase diagram and identify the regions where the magnetically mediated superconductivity could occur. The solution of an inverse problem to restore the quasiparticle renormalization factor for f electrons is shown to be sufficiently good to predict the trends among Sommerfeld coefficients and magnetism. A suggestion on the possible experimental verification for this scenario is given for PuAs.