D. Buchholz et al 2008 EPL 81 37001 doi:10.1209/0295-5075/81/37001
D. Buchholz1, P. Drouvelis2 and P. Schmelcher1,3
Show affiliationsWe explore the quantum transmission through open oval-shaped quantum dots. The transmission spectra show periodic resonances and, depending on the geometry parameter, a strong suppression of the transmission for low energies. Applying a weak perpendicular magnetic field changes this situation drastically and introduces a large conductance. We identify the underlying mechanisms being partially due to the specific shape of the oval that causes a systematic decoupling of a substantial number of states from the leads. Importantly, a pairwise destructive interference of the transmitting states is encountered thereby leading to the complete conductance suppression. Coupling properties and interferences can be tuned via a weak magnetic field. These properties are robust with respect to the presence of disorder in the quantum dot.
73.23.-b Electronic transport in mesoscopic systems
Issue 3 (February 2008)
Received 10 August 2007, accepted for publication 21 November 2007
Published 19 December 2007
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