• 文献标题:   Tuning quantum reflection in graphene with an external magnetic field
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   SILVESTRE M, CYSNE TP, SZILARD D, PINHEIRO FA, FARINA C
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  • 出版物名称:   PHYSICAL REVIEW A
  • ISSN:   2469-9926 EI 2469-9934
  • 通讯作者地址:   Univ Fed Rio de Janeiro
  • 被引频次:   0
  • DOI:   10.1103/PhysRevA.100.033605
  • 出版年:   2019

▎ 摘  要

We theoretically demonstrate that an external magnetic field can be used to control quantum reflection of matter waves in graphene due to its extraordinary magneto-optical properties. We calculate the quantum reflection probabilities in graphene for three experimentally relevant atomic species (He, Na, and Rb) using the full Casimir-Polder potential computed by the Lifshitz formula valid at all distance regimes, going beyond the traditional approach to quantum reflection, based on power-law potentials, which are known to be valid only in the short-distance (nonretarded van der Waals) or in the large-distance (retarded) regimes. We predict the energy range for which quantum reflection is more likely to occur as a function of the magnetic field and show that the quantum reflection probabilities exhibit discontinuities that reflect the structure of Landau levels in graphene. Altogether our findings suggest an alternative way to control quantum reflection at the nanoscale and pave the way for the design of alternative, magnetically tuned reflective diffraction elements for matter waves.