Epitaxy and Structural Properties of (V,Bi,Sb)${}_2$Te${}_3$ Layers Exhibiting the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect

Abstract

The influence of Sb content, substrate type and cap layers on the quantum anomalous Hall effect observed in V-doped (Bi,Sb)${}_2$Te${}_3$ magnetic topological insulators is investigated. Thin layers showing excellent quantization are reproducibly deposited by molecular beam epitaxy at growth conditions effecting a compromise between controlled layer properties and high crystalline quality. The Sb content can be reliably determined from the in-plane lattice constant measured by X-ray diffraction, even in thin layers. This is the main layer parameter to be optimized in order to approach charge neutrality. Within a narrow range at about 80% Sb content, the Hall resistivity shows a maximum of about 10 k$\Omega$ at 4 K and quantizes at mK temperatures. Under these conditions, thin layers grown on Si(111) or InP(111) and with or without a Te cap exhibit quantization. The quantization persists independently of the interfaces between cap, layer and substrate, the limited crystalline quality, and the degradation of the layer proving the robustness of the quantum anomalous Hall effect.

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