Tunable Kondo-Luttinger systems far from equilibrium

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Contributors

  • C. H. Chung - , Yale University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (Author)
  • K. V.P. Latha - , National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (Author)
  • K. Le Hur - , Yale University (Author)
  • M. Vojta - , University of Cologne (Author)
  • P. Wölfle - , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Author)

Abstract

We theoretically investigate the nonequilibrium current through a quantum dot coupled to one-dimensional electron leads, utilizing a controlled frequency-dependent renormalization group approach. We compute the nonequilibrium conductance for large bias voltages and address the interplay between decoherence, Kondo entanglement, and Luttinger physics. The combined effect of large bias voltage and strong interactions in the leads, known to stabilize two-channel Kondo physics, results in nontrivial modifications in the conductance. Interestingly, these unusual changes in the conductance persist in the presence of a finite channel asymmetry.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number115325
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume82
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 27 Sept 2010
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes