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Generation of adjustable pure spin currents in negative-U systems |
Rui-Qiang Wang1,*( ),Li Sheng2,Liang-Bin Hu1,Mou Yang1,Baigeng Wang2,D. Y. Xing2 |
1. Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, ICMP and SPTE, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
2. National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China |
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Abstract Single-particle sequential tunneling is studied through a negative-Ucenter hybridized with a superconducting, a ferromagnetic, and a normal metal electrodes. In stark contrast to the case of positive U, the single-particle tunneling in attractive charging energy is usually prohibited by ground states with electrons in pairs. We find a microscopic mechanism to induce single-particle sates from pair states. As a consequence, in the nonpolarized metal terminal a remarkable pure spin current with no charge currents survives over a wide range of gate- and bias- voltages, which is rather crucial for experimental observation and design of spintronic devices. In addition, a significant spin-filter effect is presented in certain bias regime.
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spin current
negative U
proximity effect
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Corresponding Author(s):
Rui-Qiang Wang
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Issue Date: 26 August 2014
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