Nodal multigap superconductivity in the anisotropic iron-based compound RbCa2Fe4As4F2

The 12442 compounds are a recently discovered family of iron-based superconductors, that share several features with the cuprates due to their strongly anisotropic structure, but are so far poorly understood. Here, we report on the gap structure and anisotropy of RbCa2(Fe1-xNix)(4)As4F2 single crystals, investigated by a combination of directional point-contact Andreev-reflection spectroscopy and coplanar waveguide resonator measurements. Two gaps were identified, with clear signatures of d-wave-like nodal structures which persist upon Ni doping, well described by a two-band d - d state with symmetry-imposed nodes. A large London penetration depth anisotropy was revealed, weakly dependent on temperature and fully compatible with the d - d model.

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This study investigates the gap structure and anisotropy of RbCa2(Fe1-xNix)(4)As4F2 single crystals by combining directional point-contact Andreev-reflection spectroscopy and coplanar waveguide resonator measurements. The results show that the compound has two gaps with d-wave-like nodal structures, which persist upon Ni doping, and that its anisotropy is in good agreement with the d-d model.