Abstract
We study single-electron charging events in an Al/InAs nanowire hybrid system with deliberately introduced gapless regions. The occupancy of a Coulomb island is detected using a nearby radio-frequency quantum dot as a charge sensor. We demonstrate that a 1-μm-long gapped segment of the wire can be used to efficiently suppress single electron poisoning of the gapless region and therefore protect the parity of the island while maintaining good electrical contact with a normal lead. In the absence of protection by charging energy, the 1e switching rate can be reduced below Γ=200s-1. In the same configuration, we observe strong quantum charge fluctuations due to the exchange of electron pairs between the island and the lead. The magnetic-field dependence of the poisoning rate yields a zero-field superconducting coherence length of ζ=90±10 nm.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | 165307 |
Tidsskrift | Physical Review B |
Vol/bind | 100 |
Udgave nummer | 16 |
Antal sider | 12 |
ISSN | 2469-9950 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 29 okt. 2019 |