Nonequilibrium dynamics of Andreev states in the Kondo regime

The transport properties of a quantum dot coupled to superconducting leads are analyzed. It is shown that the quasiparticle current in the Kondo regime is determined by the nonequilibrium dynamics of subgap states (Andreev states) under an applied voltage. The current at low bias is suppressed expon...

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Published in:Physical review letters 2003-12, Vol.91 (26 Pt 1), p.266802-266802, Article 266802
Main Authors: Yeyati, A Levy, Martín-Rodero, A, Vecino, E
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Language:English
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Summary:The transport properties of a quantum dot coupled to superconducting leads are analyzed. It is shown that the quasiparticle current in the Kondo regime is determined by the nonequilibrium dynamics of subgap states (Andreev states) under an applied voltage. The current at low bias is suppressed exponentially for decreasing Kondo temperature in agreement with recent experiments. We also predict novel interference effects due to multiple Landau-Zener transitions between Andreev states.
ISSN:0031-9007
1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.91.266802