Scattering between Minivalleys in Twisted Double Bilayer Graphene

Phys Rev Lett. 2022 Feb 4;128(5):057702. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.128.057702.

Abstract

A unique feature of the complex band structures of moiré materials is the presence of minivalleys, their hybridization, and scattering between them. Here, we investigate magnetotransport oscillations caused by scattering between minivalleys-a phenomenon analogous to magnetointersubband oscillations-in a twisted double bilayer graphene sample with a twist angle of 1.94°. We study and discuss the potential scattering mechanisms and find an electron-phonon mechanism and valley conserving scattering to be likely. Finally, we discuss the relevance of our findings for different materials and twist angles.