Dynamic nuclear polarisation in biased quantum wires with spin-orbit interaction

V Tripathi, ACH Cheung, NR Cooper�- Europhysics Letters, 2008 - iopscience.iop.org
V Tripathi, ACH Cheung, NR Cooper
Europhysics Letters, 2008iopscience.iop.org
We propose a new method for dynamic nuclear polarisation in a quasi–one-dimensional
quantum wire utilising the spin-orbit interaction, the hyperfine interaction, and a finite source-
drain potential difference. In contrast with current methods, our scheme does not rely on
external magnetic or optical sources which makes independent control of closely placed
devices much more feasible. Using this method, a significant polarisation of a few per cent is
possible in currently available InAs wires which may be detected by conductance�…
Abstract
We propose a new method for dynamic nuclear polarisation in a quasi–one-dimensional quantum wire utilising the spin-orbit interaction, the hyperfine interaction, and a finite source-drain potential difference. In contrast with current methods, our scheme does not rely on external magnetic or optical sources which makes independent control of closely placed devices much more feasible. Using this method, a significant polarisation of a few per cent is possible in currently available InAs wires which may be detected by conductance measurements. This may prove useful for nuclear-magnetic-resonance studies in nanoscale systems as well as in spin-based devices where external magnetic and optical sources will not be suitable.
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