In situ investigation of conducting interface formation in LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterostructure
arXiv:2105.06061 · doi:10.1016/j.cap.2021.04.027
Abstract
The high-mobility conducting interface (CI) between LaAlO_{3}(LAO) and SrTiO_{3}(STO) has revealed many fascinating phenomena, including exotic magnetism and superconductivity. But, the formation mechanism of the CI has not been conclusively explained. Here, using in situ angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, we elucidated the mechanisms for the CI formation. In as-grown samples, we observed a built-in potential (V_{bi}) proportional to the polar LAO thickness starting from the first unit cell (UC) with CI formation appearing above 3 UCs. However, we found that the V bi is removed by synchrotron ultraviolet (UV)-irradiation; The built-in potential is recovered by oxygen gas (O_{2}(g))-exposure. Furthermore, after UV-irradiation, the CI appears even below 3UC of LAO. Our results demonstrate not only the V_{bi}-driven CI formation in asgrown LAO/STO, but also a new route to control of the interface state by UV lithographic patterning or other surface modification.
arXiv comment18 pages, 4 figures
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