Abstract
First principles calculations are performed to investigate the electron transport through a zigzag-edged graphene nanoribbon (ZGNR) heterojunction constructed by connecting a monohydrogenated ZGNR and a dihydrogenated ZGNR and its response to external magnetic fields. It is found that the heterojunction can be switched between a conducting state and an insulating state by tuning the magnetic fields. It arises from the matching or mismatching between the π or π* states of the two ribbons under different magnetic fields. This mechanism of conductance switching by tuning the orbital symmetry can be considered in the future design of graphene based electronic devices.
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