Spin-dependent energy bands and spin polarization in two-dimensional spin-orbit lateral superlattices.
J Nanosci Nanotechnol
; 13(2): 1246-50, 2013 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
In this work, we theoretically investigate the spin-split energy bands of electrons and spin-polarized transport in two-dimensional (2D) spin-orbit lateral superlattices (SOLSLs), where the square rods with Rashba spin-orbit coupling (SOC) are distributed periodically by applying gate voltages on the semiconductor. Within the Landauer framework of ballistic transport, the energy bands, the electrical conductance, the spin polarization and the spin-dependent electronic charge distributions have been calculated. It is found that the energy minibands are formed and the energy levels are split up by the Rashba SOC. As a result, the spin-polarized conductance is obtained even in the absence of external magnetic fields and magnetic materials. Meanwhile, the spin polarization can approach high values in the SOLSLs by manipulating the strength of SOC. Furthermore, the spin-dependent electronic charge distributions have been obtained, which present a clear picture of spin-polarized conductance. Our investigations have the potential applications in spin-based quantum devices and semiconductor spintronics.
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J Nanosci Nanotechnol
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