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Area of Science:

  • Quantum computing
  • Condensed matter physics
  • Materials science

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  • Electron-spin qubits in Si/SiGe quantum wells are hindered by small and variable valley splitting.
  • Deterministic enhancement typically relies on sharp quantum-well interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore an alternative method for enhancing valley splitting on average.
  • To investigate the relationship between quantum well properties and valley splitting.

Main Methods:

  • Growing thinner Si/SiGe quantum wells with broad interfaces.
  • Increasing electron wave function overlap with Ge atoms.
  • Conducting Quantum Hall measurements on 2D electron gases.

Main Results:

  • A linear correlation was found between valley splitting and disorder-induced energy-level broadening.
  • Enhanced valley splitting was achieved while maintaining good electron mobility.
  • Simulations predicted similar valley splitting enhancements in quantum dots.

Conclusions:

  • Broad interfaces in thinner quantum wells can effectively increase valley splitting.
  • This approach offers a promising route for realizing quantum-dot spin qubits.
  • The findings suggest a new strategy for optimizing qubit performance in Si/SiGe heterostructures.