vibroner

A vibroner is a hypothetical particle that plays a role in the theory of superconductivity, specifically in models that go beyond the standard BCS theory. In certain superconducting materials, the vibrations of the crystal lattice, known as phonons, can mediate the attractive interaction between electrons that leads to superconductivity. However, in some cases, it is proposed that other excitations, sometimes referred to as vibroners, might also contribute to or even dominate this electron-pairing mechanism. These vibroners are thought to be collective excitations that are more complex than simple phonons and can involve a combination of electronic and lattice degrees of freedom. The concept of vibroners is used to explain superconductivity in materials where the standard phonon-mediated BCS theory does not fully account for the observed properties, such as high transition temperatures or unusual isotope effects. Research into vibroners is an ongoing area in condensed matter physics, seeking to understand the diverse mechanisms that can drive superconductivity in different material systems. The precise nature and existence of vibroners are still subjects of theoretical and experimental investigation.