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Electronic properties of a graphene antidot in magnetic fields.

Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal · 2010 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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In a graphene antidot defined by a piecewise constant potential in a magnetic field, the electron probability can be nearly one inside the barrier and almost zero outside. For each antidot electron state, a corresponding dot state with the same wavefunction b…

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PublicationJournal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal · 2010
Study typeother
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

We report on several unusual properties of a graphene antidot created by a piecewise constant potential in a magnetic field. We find that the total probability of finding the electron in the barrier can be nearly one while it is almost zero outside the barrier. In addition, for each electron state of a graphene antidot there is a dot state with exactly the same wavefunction but with a different energy. This symmetry is a consequence of Klein tunneling of Dirac electrons. Moreover, in zigzag nanoribbons we find strong coupling between some antidot states and zigzag edge states. Experimental tests of these effects are proposed.

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Study typeother
Effect directionunclear
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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In a graphene antidot defined by a piecewise constant potential in a magnetic field, the electron probability can be nearly one inside the barrier and almost zero outside. For each antidot electron state, a corresponding dot state with the same wavefunction but different energy is reported, attributed to Klein tunneling; strong coupling between some antidot states and zigzag edge states is also reported in zigzag nanoribbons.

Outcomes measured

  • Electronic properties of graphene antidot states in magnetic fields
  • Electron probability distribution in barrier vs outside barrier
  • Symmetry of antidot/dot states attributed to Klein tunneling
  • Coupling between antidot states and zigzag edge states in nanoribbons
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/22/37/375302
PubMed: 21403191

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