Gradient-index electron optics in graphene pn junctions
arXiv:2009.05535 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.103.045404
Abstract
We investigate the electron transport in smooth graphene pn junctions, generated by gradually varying electrostatic potentials. The numerically calculated coherent current flow patterns can be understood largely in terms of semi-classical trajectories, equivalent to the ones obtained for light beams in a medium with a gradually changing refractive index. In smooth junctions, energetically forbidden regions emerge, which increase reflections and can generate pronounced interference patterns, for example, whispering gallery modes. The investigated devices do not only demonstrate the feasibility of the gradient-index electron optics in graphene pn junctions, such as Luneburg and Maxwell lenses, but may have also technological applications, for example, as electron beam splitters, focusers and waveguides. The semi-classical trajectories offer an efficient tool to estimate the current flow paths in such nano-electronic devices.
arXiv comment11 pages, 15 figures
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