Spin transport in polarization induced two dimensional confinement of carriers in wedge shaped \textit{c}-GaN nanowalls

Abstract

Spin transport property of polarization induced two-dimensional electron gas channel formed in the central vertical plane of a wedge-shaped \textit{c}-oriented GaN nanowall is investigated theoretically. Since the confining potential preserves the spatial symmetry between the conduction and valence band, the Rashba effect is suppressed in this system even when the shape of the wedge is asymmetric. It has been found that the relaxation of the electron spin oriented along the direction of the confinement via D'yakonov-Perel' (DP) mechanism, which is the dominant process of relaxation in this high mobility channel, is entirely switched off at low temperatures. Spin relaxation can be turned on by applying a suitable bias at the gate. Exploiting this remarkable effect, a novel all electrically driven spin-transistor has been proposed.

arXiv comment6 pages, 5 figures, one supplementary information

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