Signatures of Andreev Blockade in a Double Quantum Dot Coupled to a Superconductor

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We investigate an electron transport blockade regime in which a spin triplet localized in the path of current is forbidden from entering a spin-singlet superconductor. To stabilize the triplet, a double quantum dot is created electrostatically near a superconducting Al lead in an InAs nanowire. The quantum dot closest to the normal lead exhibits Coulomb diamonds, and the dot closest to the superconducting lead exhibits Andreev bound states and an induced gap. The experimental observations compare favorably to a theoretical model of Andreev blockade, named so because the triplet double dot configuration suppresses Andreev reflections. Observed leakage currents can be accounted for by finite temperature. We observe the predicted quadruple level degeneracy points of high current and a periodic conductance pattern controlled by the occupation of the normal dot. Even-odd transport asymmetry is lifted with increased temperature and magnetic field. This blockade phenomenon can be used to study spin structure of superconductors. It may also find utility in quantum computing devices that use Andreev or Majorana states.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer046801
TidsskriftPhysical Review Letters
Vol/bind128
Udgave nummer4
Antal sider6
ISSN0031-9007
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 28 jan. 2022

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Funding Information:
S. F. and D. P. are supported by NSF PIRE-1743717. S. F. is supported by NSF DMR-1906325, ONR, and ARO. P. K. is supported by European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant No. 722176 (INDEED), Microsoft Quantum and the European Research Council (ERC) under Grant No. 716655 (HEMs-DAM).

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