Quantum Andreev Oscillations in normal-superconducting-normal nanostructures

Authors :: Rödiger, P.
Esquinazi, P.
García, N.
Source :: Digital.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC, instname
Publication Year :: 2008
Publisher :: arXiv, 2008.
Abstract: 5 pages and 4 figures.-- PACS numbers: 85.35.Ds,73.63.-h,74.78.Na<br />We show that the voltage drop of specially prepared normal-superconducting-normal nanostructures show quantum Andreev oscillations as a function of magnetic field or input current. These oscillations are due to the interference of the electron wave function between the normal parts of the structure that act as reflective interfaces, i.e. our devices behave as a Fabry-Perot interferometer for conduction electrons. The observed oscillations and field periods are well explained by theory.<br />This work was done with the support of a HBFG-grant no. 036-371, the Spanish CACyT and Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia.