One-dimensional weak localization of electrons in a single InAs nanowire.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We report on low temperature (2-30K) electron transport and magneto-transport measurements of a chemically synthesized InAs nanowire. Both the temperature, T, and transverse magnetic field dependences of the nanowire conductance are consistent with the functional forms predicted in one-dimensional (1D) weak localization theory. By fitting the magneto-conductance data to theory, the phase coherence length of electrons is determined to be tens of nanometers with a T(-1/3) dependence. Moreover, as the electron density is increased by a gate voltage, the magneto-conductance shows a possible signature of suppression of weak localization in multiple 1D subbands.