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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Phenomena

Background:

  • Antiferromagnetic topological insulators like MnBi2Te4 are promising for spintronics.
  • Experimental realization is hindered by challenges in fabricating high-quality devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel fabrication method for MnBi2Te4 heterostructures.
  • To enhance the transport properties of topological quantum phases in MnBi2Te4.

Main Methods:

  • Wax-assisted exfoliation and transfer technique.
  • Encapsulation of MnBi2Te4 flakes with AlOx layers.

Main Results:

  • Fabrication of AlOx-encapsulated MnBi2Te4 heterostructures.
  • Enhanced transport performances attributed to improved magnetism.
  • Observation of robust axion insulator state in even-layer devices.
  • Observation of quantum anomalous Hall effect in odd-layer devices.

Conclusions:

  • The wax exfoliation and AlOx encapsulation method significantly improves MnBi2Te4 device performance.
  • This approach facilitates the exploration of novel topological quantum phenomena.
  • Potential applications in next-generation spintronics are highlighted.