Quantum geometry in superfluidity and superconductivity

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We review the theoretical description of the role of quantum geometry in superfluidity and superconductivity of multiband systems, with focus on flat bands where quantum geometry is wholly responsible for supercurrents.

• This review differs from previous ones in that it is based on the most recent understanding of the theory: the dependence of the self-consistent order parameter on the supercurrent is properly taken into account, and the superfluid weight in a flat band becomes proportional to the minimal quantum metric.
• We provide a recap of basic quantum geometric quantities and the concept of superfluid density.
• The geometric contribution of superconductivity is introduced via considering the two-body problem.