Quantum sensing effect of electron tunneling in DQD/analyte complex

Filikhin, I.; Vlahovic, B.; Joseph, A.; Alston, T.; Oxley, J.

doi:10.1063/5.0191098

Quantum sensing effect of electron tunneling in DQD/analyte complex

Journal Article · Wed Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · AIP Advances

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0191098· OSTI ID:2506745

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North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC (United States); North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC (United States)
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (United States)

We investigate electron tunneling between quantum dots and molecules to propose a quantum sensor. This sensor consists of double quantum dots (DQD) with energy levels specifically tailored to mirror those of the target analyte. By analyzing the spectral distribution of electron localizations in the DQD system, we can delineate the analyte’s spectrum and deduce its composition by comparing it with a reference sample. To understand electron tunneling dynamics within the DQD/analyte complex, we performed three-dimensional computational modeling applying the effective potential approach to the InAs/GaAs heterostructure. In this modeling, we mimicked the analyte spectrum by utilizing a quantum well characterized by a quasi-discrete spectrum. Our calculations reveal the inherent potential of utilizing this method as a highly sensitive and selective sensor.

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Research Organization:: North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: US National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0003979; SC0014664

OSTI ID:: 2506745

Journal Information:: AIP Advances, Journal Name: AIP Advances Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 14; ISSN 2158-3226

Publisher:: American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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