Persistent currents in Möbius strips

Kousuke Yakubo, Yshai Avishai, Doron Cohen

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Abstract

The relation between the geometry of a two-dimensional sample and its equilibrium physical properties is exemplified here for a system of noninteracting electrons on a Möbius strip. Dispersion relation for a clean sample is derived and its persistent current under moderate disorder is elucidated, using statistical analysis pertinent to a single sample experiment. The flux periodicity is found to be distinct from that in a cylindrical sample, and the essential role of disorder in the ability to experimentally identify a Möbius strip is pointed out.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume67
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Mar 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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