Publication
Title
Low-dimensional confining structures on the surface of helium films suspended on designed cavities
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Abstract
We investigate the formation of quantum confined structures on the surface of a liquid helium film suspended on a nanostructured substrate. We show theoretically that, by nanostructuring the substrate, it is possible to change the geometry of the liquid helium surface, opening the possibility of designing and controlling the formation of valleys with different shapes. By applying an external electric field perpendicular to the substrate plane, surface electrons can be trapped into these valleys, as in a quantum dot. We investigate how the external parameters, such as the electric field strength and the height of the liquid helium bath, can be tuned to control the energy spectrum of the trapped surface electrons.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of low temperature physics. - New York
Publication
New York : 2013
ISSN
0022-2291
DOI
10.1007/S10909-013-0895-5
Volume/pages
173 :3-4 (2013) , p. 207-226
ISI
000324820300008
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UAntwerpen
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Last edited 09.10.2023
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