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Hard Superconducting Gap in InSb Nanowires.

Önder Gül1,2, Hao Zhang1,2, Folkert K de Vries1,2

  • 1QuTech, Delft University of Technology , 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands.

Nano Letters
|March 31, 2017
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Researchers achieved a hard superconducting gap in InSb nanowires using NbTiN, a key step for topological quantum computing. This breakthrough enables robust Majorana modes for future quantum computers.

Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Computing

Background:

  • Topological superconductivity is crucial for hosting Majorana modes, essential for topological quantum computers.
  • Proximity-induced superconductivity is a common approach, but achieving a hard superconducting gap is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interface effects between InSb semiconductor nanowires and NbTiN superconductor.
  • To achieve a hard superconducting gap in InSb nanowires for topological superconductivity.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic study of the InSb-NbTiN interface.
  • Improving interface homogeneity and ensuring barrier-free electrical contact.
  • Characterization of induced superconducting properties and magnetic field stability.

Main Results:

Keywords:
InSbMajoranahard gaphybrid devicesemiconductor nanowiretopological superconductivity

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  • Successfully obtained a hard superconducting gap in the InSb nanowire.
  • Demonstrated magnetic field stability (∼0.5 T) of the hard gap and supercurrent.
  • Established a method for inducing superconductivity in various material platforms.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a viable pathway to realize topological superconductivity in semiconductor nanowires.
  • The findings are relevant for advancing topological quantum computation.
  • The developed interface engineering approach is applicable to other material systems.