An easy way to controllably synthesize one-dimensional SmB<sub>6</sub> topological insulator nanostructures and exploration of their field emission applications

An easy way to controllably synthesize one-dimensional SmB₆ topological insulator nanostructures and exploration of their field emission applications

Yang Xun, Gan Hai-Bo, Tian Yan, Xu Ning-Sheng, Deng Shao-Zhi, Chen Jun, Chen Huanjun, Liang Shi-Dong, Liu Fei^†

(color online) (a) Fitting J–E curves of the SmB₆ nanostructures, (b) corresponding FN plots, (c) curves of the partial derivative of the FN plots to 1/F, (d) curves of the FN plots’ slope versus the effective electric field.