Carbon nanotubes are a versatile material in which many aspects of condensed matter
physics come together. Recent discoveries have uncovered new phenomena that …

We use time-resolved charge detection techniques to investigate single-electron tunneling
in semiconductor quantum dots. The ability to detect individual charges in real-time makes it …

We report on conductance measurements in carbon nanotube based double quantum dots
connected to two normal electrodes and a central superconducting finger. By operating our …

One proposal for a solid-state-based quantum bit (qubit) is to control coupled electron spins
on adjacent semiconductor quantum dots,. Most experiments have focused on quantum dots …

We review recent theoretical and experimental advances toward understanding the effects
of nuclear spins in confined nanostructures. These systems, which include quantum dots …

For coherent electron spins, hyperfine coupling to nuclei in the host material can either be a
dominant source of unwanted spin decoherence,, or, if controlled effectively, a resource …

We review recent progress in the measurement and understanding of the
electricalproperties of individual metal and semiconducting single-wall carbon nanotubes …

Quantum dots defined in carbon nanotubes are a platform for both basic scientific studies,,,,
and research into new device applications. In particular, they have unique properties that …

We use charge sensing of Pauli blockade (including spin and isospin) in a two-electron C 13
nanotube double quantum dot to measure relaxation and dephasing times. The relaxation …

The interaction between localized magnetic moments and the electrons of a one-
dimensional conductor can lead to an ordered phase in which the magnetic moments and …