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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Materials Science

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  • Controlling interaction strength is crucial for understanding quantum phenomena in correlated fermion systems.
  • Magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG) exhibits complex electronic properties, including superconductivity and correlated insulating states, highly sensitive to interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a method for continuously tuning the electron-electron Coulomb interaction in MATBG.
  • To investigate the impact of tunable interactions on the electronic phases, specifically insulating and superconducting states, in MATBG.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a heterostructure with MATBG in proximity to Bernal bilayer graphene (BBG) separated by a thin dielectric barrier.
  • Utilizing charge screening from the BBG layer to modulate the Coulomb interaction strength within the MATBG.
  • Performing transport measurements to probe the electronic properties and phase stability as a function of interaction strength.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated continuous tuning of Coulomb interaction strength in MATBG via electrostatic screening.
  • Observed that weakening Coulomb interactions enhances the stability of the superconducting state at optimal doping.
  • Found that reduced Coulomb interactions lead to less robust insulating states in MATBG.

Conclusions:

  • The developed device geometry allows for precise control over interaction strength in moiré heterostructures.
  • The contrasting effects of screening on insulating and superconducting states provide critical data for theoretical models of superconductivity in MATBG.
  • Results constrain theories aiming to explain the mechanisms behind correlated phenomena in twisted bilayer graphene systems.