Transport and scattering in inhomogeneous quantum wires

Details Transport and scattering in inhomogeneous quantum wires Transport and scattering in inhomogeneous quantum wires

2012-04-11

arxiv.org/abs/1204.2565v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Strongly Correlated Electrons

5 pages, 3 figures. For more information and the latest version see http://www.physik.uni-kl.de/eggert/papers/index.html

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We consider scattering and transport in interacting quantum wires that are connected to leads. Such a setup can be represented by a minimal model of interacting fermions with inhomogeneities in the form of sudden changes in interaction strength and/or velocity. The inhomogeneities generally cause relevant backscattering, so it is a priori unclear if a perfectly ballistic quantum wire can exist in the low temperature limit. We are able to identify such a perfectly conducting fixed point even for large abrupt changes, which in the considered model corresponds to a velocity matching condition. The general position dependent Green's function is calculated in the presence of a sudden change, which is confirmed numerically with high accuracy. The exact form of the interference pattern in the form of density oscillations around inhomogeneities can be used to estimate the effective strength of local backscattering sources.

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