Anti-Weak Localization Measurements in the Ballistic Regime

ORAL

Abstract

Anti-weak localization dominates at low fields in systems in which spin-orbit coupling is strong. The experimental results are well described by theory [1] in low mobility systems in which the magnetic length ($l_{B})$ is greater than the mean free path; however high mobility systems with strong spin-orbit interactions, such the InSb based two dimensional systems (2DESs) examined here, are not in this diffusive regime. A recently developed theory [2] addresses both the diffusive and ballistic regimes taking into account both the backscattered and non-backscattered contributions to the conductivity. We will discuss the agreement of the new theory to measurements of InSb 2DESs prepared with both strong Dresselhaus and Rashba effects. [1] S.V. Iordanskii, Yu B. Lyanda-Geller, and G.E. Pikus, \textit{JETP Lett.} \textbf{60}, 206 (1994). [2] L.E. Golub, \textit{Phys. Rev. B}. \textbf{71}, 235310 (2005).

Authors

  • Dilhani Jayathilaka

    University of Oklahoma

  • Aruna Dedigama

    University of Oklahoma

  • Sheena Murphy

    University of Oklahoma

  • Madhavie Edirisooriya

    University of Oklahoma

  • Niti Goel

    University of Oklahoma, Intel Corp.

  • Tetsuya Mishima

    University of Oklahoma

  • Michael Santos

    University of Oklahoma

  • Kieran Mullen

    University of Oklahoma