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| Author(s): |
Toloza Sandoval, M. A.
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La Rocca, G. C.
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de Andrada e Silva, E. A.
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES; v. 138, p. 6-pg., 2022-04-01. |
| Abstract | |
The electronic structure of lead-salt (IV-VI semiconductor) topological quantum wells (T-QWs) is investigated with analytical solutions of the effective 4x4 Dimmock k & BULL; p model, which gives an accurate description of the bands around the fundamental energy gap. Specific results for three-layer Pb1-xSnxTe nanostructures with varying Sn composition are presented and the main differences between topological and normal (N) QWs highlighted. A series of new features are found in the spectrum of T-QWs, in particular in asymmetric QWs where large (Rashba spin-orbit) splittings are obtained for the topological Dirac states inside the gap. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 16/03854-9 - Spin-orbit interaction in semiconductor nanostructures and topological insulators |
| Grantee: | Erasmo Assumpção de Andrada e Silva |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |