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Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect in Hg_1-yMn_yTe Quantum Wells

Journal Article · · Phys.Rev.Lett.101:146802,2008
OSTI ID:973789

The quantum Hall effect is usually observed when the two-dimensional electron gas is subjected to an external magnetic field, so that their quantum states form Landau levels. In this work we predict that a new phenomenon, the quantum anomalous Hall effect, can be realized in Hg{sub 1-y}Mn{sub y}Te quantum wells, without the external magnetic field and the associated Landau levels. This effect arises purely from the spin polarization of the Mn atoms, and the quantized Hall conductance is predicted for a range of quantum well thickness and the concentration of the Mn atoms. This effect enables dissipationless charge current in spintronics devices.

Research Organization:
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
973789
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-13923
Journal Information:
Phys.Rev.Lett.101:146802,2008, Journal Name: Phys.Rev.Lett.101:146802,2008
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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