Breakdown of the integer and fractional quantum Hall states in a quantum point contact

Details Breakdown of the integer and fractional quantum Hall states in a quantum point contact Breakdown of the integer and fractional quantum Hall states in a quantum point contact

2012-04-25

arxiv.org/abs/1204.5712v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

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The integer and fractional quantum Hall states are known to break down at high dc bias, exhibiting deviation from the ideal incompressible behavior. We measure breakdown of the \nu = 2, 3, 4, 5 integer and the \nu = 4/3 and 5/3 fractional states in a quantum point contact (QPC) of lithographic width ~600 nm. Dependence of the critical current on magnetic field, QPC gate voltage, and QPC width are presented. Of particular interest, the critical current of the 4/3 and 5/3 fractional states shows the opposite dependence on QPC width compared to the integer states. This previously unobserved result is not explained by current theories of breakdown.

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