Edge-State-Mediated RKKY Coupling in Graphene Nanoflakes

We investigate the long-range behavior and size dependence of the Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida (RKKY) interaction in hexagonal and triangular graphene nanoflakes with zigzag and arm-chair edges. We employ the tight-binding model with exact diagonalization to calculate the RKKY interaction as a func...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Ahmet Utku Canbolat, Cakir, Ozgur
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 11.12.2023
Subjects
Flakes (defects)
Graphene
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Summary:We investigate the long-range behavior and size dependence of the Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida (RKKY) interaction in hexagonal and triangular graphene nanoflakes with zigzag and arm-chair edges. We employ the tight-binding model with exact diagonalization to calculate the RKKY interaction as a function of the distance between magnetic impurities, nanoflake size, and edge geometry. Our findings demonstrate a strong dependency of the RKKY interaction on edge geometry and flake size, with notable changes in the RKKY interaction strength. We further analyze the influence of structural defects on the interaction strength of exchange interactions.
ISSN:2331-8422