Asymmetric non-linear response of the IQHE

Details Asymmetric non-linear response of the IQHE Asymmetric non-linear response of the IQHE

2009-11-25

arxiv.org/abs/0911.4832v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

4 Pages, 4 Figures

Scientific paper

10.1088/1367-2630/12/11/113011

An asymmetric break-down of the integer quantized Hall effect is investigated. This rectification effect is observed as a function of the current value and its direction in conjunction with an asymmetric lateral confinement potential defining the Hall-bar. Our electrostatic definition of the Hall-bar via Schottky-gates allows a systematic control of the steepness of the confinement potential at the edges of the Hall-bar. A softer edge (flatter confinement potential) results in more stable Hall-plateaus, i.e. a break-down at a larger current density. For one soft and one hard edge the break-down current depends on the current direction, resembling rectification. This non-linear magneto-transport effect confirms the predictions of an emerging screening theory of the IQHE.

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