Theory of the quantum Hall effect in finite graphene devices
Journal
Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Journal Volume
81
Journal Issue
8
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Abstract
We study the quantum Hall effect (QHE) in graphene based on the current injection model, which takes into account the finite rectangular geometry with source and drain electrodes. In our model, the presence of disorder, the edge-state picture, extended states, and localized states, which are believed to be indispensable ingredients in describing the QHE, do not play an important role. Instead the boundary conditions during the injection into the graphene sheet, which are enforced by the presence of the Ohmic contacts, determine the current-voltage characteristics.
Type
journal article