Spin-resolved Andreev transport through a double quantum-dot system: Role of the Rashba spin-orbit interaction Available to Purchase

Using the nonequilibrium Green's function technique, spin-related Andreev tunneling through a double quantum-dot device attached to a ferromagnetic and a superconducting leads in the presence of the Rashba spin-orbit interaction is explored. We derive the general formulas of spin-related currents, which provide an insight into the Andreev reflection. Our study demonstrates that the spin-polarized Andreev reflection can be achieved, even the pure spin injection may be realized via the spin-orbit coupling and the Zeeman field. The currents show the interesting step-like behaviors and the pronounced rectification effect in the Andreev reflection regime, and the magnitude of currents can be enhanced with increasing the spin polarization of the ferromagnetic electrode. The strong Zemann field and the relative temperature are not favor of the spin-related Andreev transport; moreover, the existence of negative differential conductance of the spin-polarized current under certain conditions is observed and analyzed. These results provide the new ways to manipulate the spin-dependent transport.