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In-plane topological p-n junction in the three-dimensional topological insulator Bi2−xSbxTe3−ySey

Authors :
Ngoc Han Tu
Yoichi Tanabe
Yosuke Satake
Khuong Kim Huynh
Katsumi Tanigaki
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2016.

Abstract

Dirac cone surface states rectify an ultralow dissipative spin and charge current, but it is yet to be confirmed in devices. Here, Tuet al. observe p-type electrical transport on one half surface and n-type on the other in Bi2−xSbxTe3−ySeythin films, realizing a topological p-n junction.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.68db658975f64b8e984de1dd2fbbec62
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms13763