Abstract
Local density distribution of electronic states confined in a two-dimensional ring structure under a magnetic field is calculated. Surface two-dimensional electron system, such as the Cu(111) surface states, is assumed as the original states in the calculation. A simulated image of scanning tunneling microscope (STM) shows periodical changes in its pattern with a magnetic field passing through the ring, corresponding to the Aharanov-Bohm effect. Optimised experimental conditions for its practical STM observation are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | L206-L209 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 2: Letters |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 A |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Feb 1 |
Keywords
- Aharanov-Bohm effect
- Copper surface
- Scanning tunneling microscopy
- Surface states
- Two-dimensional electronic states
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)