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Quantum Memristors
Technology based on memristors, resistors with memory whose resistance
depends on the history of the crossing charges, has lately enhanced the
classical paradigm of computation with neuromorphic architectures. However, in
contrast to the known quantized models of passive circuit elements, such as
inductors, capacitors or resistors, the design and realization of a quantum
memristor is still missing. Here, we introduce the concept of a quantum
memristor as a quantum dissipative device, whose decoherence mechanism is
controlled by a continuous-measurement feedback scheme, which accounts for the
memory. Indeed, we provide numerical simulations showing that memory effects
actually persist in the quantum regime. Our quantization method, specifically
designed for superconducting circuits, may be extended to other quantum
platforms, allowing for memristor-type constructions in different quantum
technologies. The proposed quantum memristor is then a building block for
neuromorphic quantum computation and quantum simulations of non-Markovian
systems
Cascade of Quantum Phase Transitions in Tunnel-Coupled Edge States
We report on the cascade of quantum phase transitions exhibited by
tunnel-coupled edge states across a quantum Hall line junction. We identify a
series of quantum critical points between successive strong and weak tunneling
regimes in the zero-bias conductance. Scaling analysis shows that the
conductance near the critical magnetic fields is a function of a single
scaling argument , where the exponent .
This puzzling resemblance to a quantum Hall-insulator transition points to
importance of interedge correlation between the coupled edge states.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure
Magnetoresistance Oscillations in Two-dimensional Electron Systems Induced by AC and DC Fields
We report on magnetotransport measurements in a high-mobility two-dimentional
electron system subject simultaneously to AC (microwave) and DC (Hall) fields.
We find that DC excitation affects microwave photoresistance in a nontrivial
way. Photoresistance maxima (minima) evolve into minima (maxima) and back,
reflecting strong coupling and interplay of AC- and DC-induced effects. Most of
our observations can be explained in terms of indirect electron transitions
using a new, ``combined'' resonant condition. Observed quenching of
microwave-induced zero resistance by a DC field cannot be unambiguously linked
to a domain model, at least until a systematic theory treating both excitation
types within a single framework is developed
Resonant Phonon Scattering in Quantum Hall Systems Driven by dc Electric Fields
Using dc excitation to spatially tilt Landau levels, we study resonant
acoustic phonon scattering in two-dimensional electron systems. We observe that
dc electric field strongly modifies phonon resonances, transforming resistance
maxima into minima and back into maxima. Further, phonon resonances are
enhanced dramatically in the non-linear dc response and can be detected even at
low temperatures. Most of our observations can be explained in terms of
dc-induced (de)tuning of the resonant acoustic phonon scattering and its
interplay with intra-Landau level impurity scattering. Finally, we observe a
dc-induced zero-differential resistance state and a resistance maximum which
occurs when the electron drift velocity approaches the speed of sound.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures, to appear in Phys. Rev. Let
Giant microwave photoresistivity in a high-mobility quantum Hall system
We report the observation of a remarkably strong microwave photoresistivity
effect in a high-mobility two-dimensional electron system subject to a weak
magnetic field and low temperature. The effect manifests itself as a giant
microwave-induced resistivity peak which, in contrast to microwave-induced
resistance oscillations, appears only near the second harmonic of the cyclotron
resonance and only at sufficiently high microwave frequencies. Appearing in the
regime linear in microwave intensity, the peak can be more than an order of
magnitude stronger than the microwave-induced resistance oscillations and
cannot be explained by existing theories.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
Anomalous spin-resolved point-contact transmission of holes due to cubic Rashba spin-orbit coupling
Evidence is presented for the finite wave vector crossing of the two lowest
one-dimensional spin-split subbands in quantum point contacts fabricated from
two-dimensional hole gases with strong spin-orbit interaction. This phenomenon
offers an elegant explanation for the anomalous sign of the spin polarization
filtered by a point contact, as observed in magnetic focusing experiments.
Anticrossing is introduced by a magnetic field parallel to the channel or an
asymmetric potential transverse to it. Controlling the magnitude of the
spin-splitting affords a novel mechanism for inverting the sign of the spin
polarization.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure
Quantum and classical surface acoustic wave induced magnetoresistance oscillations in a 2D electron gas
We study theoretically the geometrical and temporal commensurability
oscillations induced in the resistivity of 2D electrons in a perpendicular
magnetic field by surface acoustic waves (SAWs). We show that there is a
positive anisotropic dynamical classical contribution and an isotropic
non-equilibrium quantum contribution to the resistivity. We describe how the
commensurability oscillations modulate the resonances in the SAW-induced
resistivity at multiples of the cyclotron frequency. We study the effects of
both short-range and long-range disorder on the resistivity corrections for
both the classical and quantum non-equilibrium cases. We predict that the
quantum correction will give rise to zero-resistance states with associated
geometrical commensurability oscillations at large SAW amplitude for
sufficiently large inelastic scattering times. These zero resistance states are
qualitatively similar to those observed under microwave illumination, and their
nature depends crucially on whether the disorder is short- or long-range.
Finally, we discuss the implications of our results for current and future
experiments on two dimensional electron gases.Comment: 16 pages, 8 figure
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