Testing for Majorana Zero Modes in a p(x)+ip(y) Superconductor at High Temperature by Tunneling Spectroscopy

Directly observing a zero energy Majorana state in the vortex core of a chiral superconductor by tunneling spectroscopy requires energy resolution better than the spacing between core states Delta(2)(0)/epsilon(F). We show that, nevertheless, its existence can be decisively tested by comparing the temperature-broadened tunneling conductance of a vortex with that of an antivortex even at temperatures T >Delta(2)(0)/epsilon(F).