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We consider the correlation functions in a gas of electrons moving within a thin layer on the surface of nanosize sphere. A closed form of expressions for the Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida (RKKY) indirect exchange, superconducting Cooper loop and “density-density” correlation function is obtained. The systematic comparison with planar results is made, the effects of spherical geometry are outlined. The quantum coherence of electrons leads to the enhancement of all correlations for the points-antipodes on the sphere. This effect is lost when the radius of the sphere exceeds the temperature coherence length.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2851-2854
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume60
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1999

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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