Coexistence of parallel and series current paths in parallel-coupled double quantum dots in nonlinear transport regime

Abstract

We investigated the electron transport properties of parallel-coupled double quantum dot (DQD) devices under magnetic fields. When a low magnetic field was applied, electron tunneling through parallel-coupled DQDs was observed. Under a high magnetic field, we observed both electron tunneling through parallel- and series-coupled DQDs under nonlinear transport conditions. In addition, the Pauli spin blockade was observed, indicating tunneling through the series-coupled DQDs. We attribute these behaviors to the magnetic-field-induced changes in the tunnel-couplings that allow the coexistence of the current paths of the parallel and series configurations.

18 pages, 7 figures

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