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Twist dependent magneto-optical response in twisted bilayer graphene
1School of Physics and Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia.
Summary
We explored twisted bilayer graphene's magneto-optical properties. Increasing twist angle enhances metallic response, while interlayer transitions induce anomalous Hall conductivity and negative magnetoresistance.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
- Quantum Optics
Background:
- Twisted bilayer graphene exhibits unique electronic properties due to interlayer coupling.
- Magneto-optical properties are crucial for understanding electron behavior in materials under magnetic fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To calculate the magneto-optical properties of twisted bilayer graphene.
- To investigate the dependence of these properties on twist angle and Fermi level.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a linearized Boltzmann equation.
- Employed non-magnetic wave functions for calculations.
- Analyzed both transverse and longitudinal responses up to second order in magnetic field.
Main Results:
- Increased twist angle enhances transverse metallic response below the upper conduction band.
- Interlayer transitions significantly enhance response when the Fermi level crosses the conduction band gap.
- Observed a nonzero anomalous Hall conductivity attributed to interlayer transitions.
- Found a highly anisotropic negative magnetoresistance as the Fermi level approaches zero.
Conclusions:
- Twist angle and Fermi level critically influence magneto-optical responses in twisted bilayer graphene.
- Interlayer transitions play a key role in observed phenomena, including anomalous Hall conductivity and negative magnetoresistance.
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