Theory of non-Abelian Fabry-Perot interferometry in topological insulators

Details Theory of non-Abelian Fabry-Perot interferometry in topological insulators Theory of non-Abelian Fabry-Perot interferometry in topological insulators

2009-12-23

arxiv.org/abs/0912.4716v1

Phys. Rev. B 81, 205110 (2010)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

12 pages, 5 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevB.81.205110

Interferometry of non-Abelian edge excitations is a useful tool in topological quantum computing. In this paper we present a theory of a non-Abelian edge state interferometer in a 3D topological insulator brought in proximity to an s-wave superconductor. The non-Abelian edge excitations in this system have the same statistics as in the previously studied 5/2 fractional quantum Hall (FQH) effect and chiral p-wave superconductors. There are however crucial differences between the setup we consider and these systems, like the need for a converter between charged and neutral excitations and the neutrality of the non-Abelian excitations. These differences manifest themselves in a temperature scaling exponent of -7/4 for the conductance instead of -3/2 as in the 5/2 FQH effect.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Theory of non-Abelian Fabry-Perot interferometry in topological insulators does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Theory of non-Abelian Fabry-Perot interferometry in topological insulators, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Theory of non-Abelian Fabry-Perot interferometry in topological insulators will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-363843