Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2008-08-26
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
6 pages, 6 figures, refused by Nature physics
Scientific paper
The unconventional properties of graphene, with a massless Dirac band dispersion and large coherence properties, have raised a large interest for applications in nanoelectronics. In this work, we emphasize that graphene two dimensional character combined with current standard lithography processes allow to achieve devices smaller than the Dirac electrons wavelength. In this regime, we demonstrate that the electronic properties present deep analogies with subwavelength optics phenomena. We describe the rich transport physics in graphene-based nanodevices through optical analogies: From the Bethe and Kirchhoff-like diffraction patterns in the conductance of graphene slits to the Fabry-Perot oscillations of the conductance in nanoribbons. We introduce the concept of {\it electronic diffraction barriers}, which transmission cancels at the Dirac point. This gives central insight in the properties of Graphene subwavelength devices including nanoelectronics standard systems, such as quantum dots. As an application we propose a new type of quantum dots, namely functionalized subwavelength quantum dots, which could be used as molecular spin valves.
Darancet Pierre
Mayou Didier
Olevano Valerio
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