Date of Award

Spring 5-17-2019

Author's School

College of Arts & Sciences

Author's Program

Physics

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)

Restricted/Unrestricted

Unrestricted

Abstract

Parity-time symmetry, or PT -symmetry is the principle that in quantum mechanics a non- Hermitian Hamiltonian is capable of returning real eigenstates and real spectra.Recent research has demonstrated real world observation of PT -symmetry in electronics and optics. We aim to expand the regime of observed PT -symmetry through measurement of the electronic transport of graphene devices. Drawing from analogous experiments, we plan to use balanced ohmic resistance acting as both loss and relative gain to induce the required unbroken PT -symmetry regime. This paper analyzes techniques used in fabrication of such devices as well as the basis of the design and measuring methodology, with aims of observing PT -symmetry in diffusive electronic transport of graphene, with plans for expansion into ballistic transport.

Mentor

Erik Henriksen

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