Electric dipole spin resonance in systems with a valley dependent g-factor

Abstract

In this theoretical study we qualitatively and quantitatively investigate the electric dipole spin resonance (EDSR) in a single Si/SiGe quantum dot in the presence of a magnetic field gradient, e.g., produced by a ferromagnet. We model a situation in which the control of electron spin states is achieved by applying an oscillatory electric field, inducing real-space oscillations of the electron inside the quantum dot. One of the goals of our study is to present a microscopic theory of valley dependent $g$-factors in Si/SiGe quantum dots and investigate how valley relaxation combined with a valley dependent $g$-factor leads to a novel electron spin dephasing mechanism. Furthermore, we discuss the interplay of spin and valley relaxations in Si/SiGe quantum dots. Our findings suggest that the electron spin dephases due to valley relaxation, and are in agreement with recent experimental studies [Nature Nanotechnology 9, 666-670 (2014)].

9 pages, 9 figures

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