Transport Properties of Two Quantum Dots Connected in Series Formed in Silicon Inversion Layers

We have studied the transport properties over a range of temperatures of two quantum dots connected in series formed in silicon inversion layers. The inter-dot interaction as well as the electron number can be changed by means of the field effect in our device. For weak inter-dot interactions, the device shows a periodic current oscillation and a biquadratic temperature-dependent current due to co-tunneling. On increasing the inter-dot interaction, we have observed splitting of peaks and estimated the typical inter-dot capacitance to be 1.3×10-18 F.