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Electron tunneling through double magnetic barriers in Weyl semimetals

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We theoretically investigate the transport in a magnetic/normal/magetic hybrid structure on the surface of a Weyl semimetal. We find a directional-dependent tunneling which is sensitive to the magnetic field configuration… Click to show full abstract

We theoretically investigate the transport in a magnetic/normal/magetic hybrid structure on the surface of a Weyl semimetal. We find a directional-dependent tunneling which is sensitive to the magnetic field configuration and the electric gate voltage. The momentum filtering behavior becomes more significant for two-delta-function-shaped magnetic barriers. There are many Fabry-PĂ©rot resonances in the transmission determined by the distance between the two magnetic barriers. The combined effects of the magnetic field and the electrostatic potential can enhance the difference in the transmission between the parallel and antiparallel magnetization configurations, and consequently lead to a giant magnetoresistance.

Keywords: magnetic barriers; weyl semimetals; tunneling double; double magnetic; barriers weyl; electron tunneling

Journal Title: Scientific Reports
Year Published: 2017

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