Robust integer and fractional helical modes in the quantum Hall effect

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Ronen, Yuval, Cohen, Yonatan, Banitt, Daniel, Heiblum, Moty, Umansky, Vladimir
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 12.09.2017
• Subjects: Electromagnetism; Electron spin; Electronic systems; Fermions; Interferometers; Physics - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics; Quantum computing; Quantum Hall effect; Quantum wells; Superconductivity; Topology

Electronic systems harboring one dimensional helical modes, where the spin and momentum of the electron are locked, have lately become an important field of its own. When coupled to a conventional superconductor, such systems are expected to manifest topological superconductivity, a unique phase tha...