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| Author |
Yan, Y.; Liao, Z.M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wang, Q.; Sun, D.; Yao, W.; Zhou, S.; Zhang, L.; Wu, H.C.; Yu, D.P.; |
| Title |
Topological surface state enhanced photothermoelectric effect in Bi2Se3 nanoribbons |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2014 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
| Volume |
14 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
4389-4394 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The photothermoelectric effect in topological insulator Bi2Se3 nanoribbons is studied. The topological surface states are excited to be spin-polarized by circularly polarized light. Because the direction of the electron spin is locked to its momentum for the spin-helical surface states, the photothermoelectric effect is significantly enhanced as the oriented motions of the polarized spins are accelerated by the temperature gradient. The results are explained based on the microscopic mechanisms of a photon induced spin transition from the surface Dirac cone to the bulk conduction band. The as-reported enhanced photothermoelectric effect is expected to have potential applications in a spin-polarized power source. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington |
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Wos |
000340446200028 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-21 |
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| ISSN |
1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
51 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
European Research Council under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7); ERC Advanced Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118128 |
Serial |
3678 |
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