Observation of an abrupt double-to-single-layer transition in a double-quantum-well structure

Y. Katayama; D. C. Tsui; H. C. Manoharan; M. Shayegan

doi:10.1016/0039-6028(94)90926-1

Observation of an abrupt double-to-single-layer transition in a double-quantum-well structure

Y. Katayama, D. C. Tsui, H. C. Manoharan, M. Shayegan

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We report the first observation of an abrupt double-to-single-layer transition in a GaAs/AlAs double-quantum-well (DQW) structure. The transition is observed as a sharp decrease in the 4-terminal resistance measured as a function of the bias applied to the front gate of the device. Data on the Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations taken at different gate voltages reveal that this abrupt change in resistance is associated with the transition from a double- to a single-layer two-dimensional electron system in the DQW.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	405-407
Number of pages	3
Journal	Surface Science
Volume	305
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6028(94)90926-1
State	Published - Mar 20 1994

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Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry

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