Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2008-02-19
Phys. Rev. Lett. 101, 146802 (2008)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
5 pages, 3 figures. For high resolution figures see final published version when available
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevLett.101.146802
The quantum Hall effect is usually observed when the two-dimensional electron gas is subjected to an external magnetic field, so that their quantum states form Landau levels. In this work we predict that a new phenomenon, the quantum anomalous Hall effect, can be realized in Hg$_{1-y}$Mn$_{y}$Te quantum wells, without the external magnetic field and the associated Landau levels. This effect arises purely from the spin polarization of the $Mn$ atoms, and the quantized Hall conductance is predicted for a range of quantum well thickness and the concentration of the $Mn$ atoms. This effect enables dissipationless charge current in spintronics devices.
Dai Xian-Xin
Fang Zhong
Liu Chao-Xing
Qi Xiao-Liang
Zhang Shou-Cheng
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