Abstract
Based on calculations using the local density approximation, we propose quantum wire networks with square and plaquette-type lattice structures that form quantum dot superlattices. These artificial structures are well described by the Hubbard model. Numerical analysis reveals a superconducting ground state with transition temperatures of up to 90 mK for the plaquette, which is more than double the value of 40 mK for the square lattice type and is sufficiently high to allow for the experimental observation of superconductivity.
- Received 22 August 2002
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.66.132508
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