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Magnetic impurity formation in quantum point contacts.

Tomaz Rejec1, Yigal Meir

  • 1Department of Physics, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel. tomaz.rejec@ijs.si

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|August 25, 2006
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A magnetic impurity forms in quantum point contacts, explaining the puzzling 0.7G(0) conductance anomaly. This finding impacts quantum dots and qubits, crucial for quantum computing advancements.

Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Information Science

Background:

  • Quantum point contacts (QPCs) are fundamental to quantum devices like quantum dots and qubits.
  • The '0.7 anomaly' in QPC conductance has been a long-standing mystery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the origin of the 0.7 anomaly in quantum point contact conductance.
  • To determine the conditions under which magnetic impurities form in QPCs.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive numerical density-functional calculations were performed.
  • The formation of electronic states with spin-1/2 magnetic moments was analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A spin-1/2 magnetic moment (impurity) forms in the QPC channel under general conditions.

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  • Impurities also form at high magnetic fields and specific field values, and during the opening of the second transverse mode.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study explains the source of the 0.7 anomaly in QPCs.
    • Results have implications for spin-filling in quantum dots and dephasing in semiconductor qubits.