Nanoscopic rings pierced by external magnetic fields and asymmetrically connected to wires behave in sharp contrast with classical expectations. By studying the real-time evolution of tight-binding models in different geometries, we show that the creation of a magnetic dipole by a bias-induced current is a process that can be reversed: connected rings excited by an internal ac flux produce ballistic currents in the external wires. In particular we point out that, by employing suitable flux protocols, single-parameter nonadiabatic pumping can be achieved, and an arbitrary amount of charge can be transferred from one side to the other. We also propose a set up that could serve a memory device, in which both the operations of {\it writing} and {\it erasing} can be efficiently performed.
Cini, M., Perfetto, E. (2011). Magnetically induced pumping and memory storage in quantum rings. PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER AND MATERIALS PHYSICS, 84, 2452011-2452015.
Magnetically induced pumping and memory storage in quantum rings
CINI, MICHELE;Perfetto, E.
2011-01-01
Abstract
Nanoscopic rings pierced by external magnetic fields and asymmetrically connected to wires behave in sharp contrast with classical expectations. By studying the real-time evolution of tight-binding models in different geometries, we show that the creation of a magnetic dipole by a bias-induced current is a process that can be reversed: connected rings excited by an internal ac flux produce ballistic currents in the external wires. In particular we point out that, by employing suitable flux protocols, single-parameter nonadiabatic pumping can be achieved, and an arbitrary amount of charge can be transferred from one side to the other. We also propose a set up that could serve a memory device, in which both the operations of {\it writing} and {\it erasing} can be efficiently performed.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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