Weak Localization of Dirac Fermions in HgTe Quantum Wells

被引:37
作者
Kozlov, D. A. [1 ,2 ]
Kvon, Z. D. [1 ,2 ]
Mikhailov, N. N. [1 ]
Dvoretsky, S. A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Russian Acad Sci, Rzhanov Inst Semicond Phys, Siberian Branch, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
[2] Novosibirsk State Univ, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
基金
俄罗斯基础研究基金会;
关键词
JETP Letter; Gate Voltage; HgTe; Dirac Fermion; Heavy Hole;
D O I
10.1134/S0021364012230099
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
Weak localization in a system of gapless two-dimensional Dirac fermions in HgTe quantum wells with thickness d = 6.6 nm, which corresponds to the transition from a normal to an inverted spectrum, has been investigated experimentally. A negative logarithmic correction to the conductivity of the system has been observed both at the Dirac point and in the vicinity of this point. The anomalous magnetoresistance of two-dimensional Dirac fermions is positive. This indicates that weak localization in the system of two-dimensional Dirac fermions occurs owing to localization and interaction effects in the presence of rapid spin relaxation. DOI: 10.1134/S0021364012230099
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页码:730 / 734
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