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Electronic Transport and Quantum Phenomena in Nanowires
Ghada Badawy1, Erik P A M Bakkers1
1Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Chemical Reviews
|February 23, 2024
Summary
This review covers nanowire synthesis and hybrid semiconductor/superconductor fabrication for quantum transport. It explores electronic properties and applications in topological and spin qubits using advanced materials.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
- Quantum Information Science
Background:
- Nanowires serve as ideal one-dimensional channels for quantum transport studies.
- Hybrid semiconductor/superconductor systems are crucial for exploring novel quantum phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review progress in nanowire synthesis and hybrid system fabrication.
- To discuss characterization of electronic properties for future applications.
- To highlight potential materials for quantum technologies.
Main Methods:
- Review of synthesis techniques for semiconductor nanowires.
- Fabrication methods for semiconductor/superconductor hybrid structures.
- Characterization of electronic properties relevant to quantum transport.
Main Results:
- Progress in synthesizing group III-V (InAs, InSb) and group IV (Ge/Si) nanowires.
- Established methods for creating hybrid semiconductor/superconductor interfaces.
- Understanding of electronic properties for qubit applications.
Conclusions:
- Nanowires are promising platforms for quantum electronics.
- Hybrid systems enable exploration of topological and spin qubits.
- Continued material development is key for advancing quantum technologies.
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