# Majorana fermion exchange in strictly one-dimensional structures

@article{Chiu2015MajoranaFE,
title={Majorana fermion exchange in strictly one-dimensional structures},
journal={EPL},
year={2015},
volume={110},
pages={10001}
}
• Published 1 March 2014
• Physics
• EPL
It is generally thought that the adiabatic exchange of two identical particles is impossible in one spatial dimension. Here we describe a simple protocol that permits the adiabatic exchange of two Majorana fermions in a one-dimensional topological superconductor wire. The exchange relies on the concept of "Majorana shuttle" whereby a π domain wall in the superconducting order parameter which hosts a pair of ancillary majoranas delivers one zero mode across the wire while the other one tunnels…
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