Nonreciprocal charge transport in superconductor ZrTe3

Abstract

Nonreciprocal charge transport characterized by its intrinsic current-direction dependence holds promising potential for applications in rectification and photodetection. Advances in superconducting materials have further propelled investigations into this phenomenon. In this work, we synthesize single crystals of the noncentrosymmetric superconductor ZrTe3 and fabricate thin nanobelt devices. Systematic investigations reveal a pronounced nonreciprocal signal with a giant nonreciprocal coefficient γ reaching 8.5×104T−1A−1. The nonreciprocal response can be effectively modulated through thermal and electrical modulation. As the current and temperature increase, a distinct sign reversal of the nonreciprocal signal even emerges, which may be closely associated with the vortex dynamics within the system. Our findings not only provide new perspectives for understanding the mechanisms of nonreciprocal charge transport but also establish a robust platform for designing energy-efficient rectifying devices.

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