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| Author | Rønnow, T.F.; Pedersen, T.G.; Partoens, B.; Berthelsen, K.K. | ||||
| Title | Variational quantum Monte Carlo study of charged excitons in fractional dimensional space | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2011 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
| Volume | 84 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 035316-035316,13 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | In this article we study excitons and trions in fractional dimensional spaces using the model suggested by C. Palmer [ J. Phys. A: Math. Gen. 37 6987 (2004)] through variational quantum Monte Carlo. We present a direct approach for estimating the exciton binding energy and discuss the von Neumann rejection- and Metropolis sampling methods. A simple variational estimate of trions is presented which shows good agreement with previous calculations done within the fractional dimensional model presented by D. R. Herrick and F. H. Stillinger [ Phys. Rev. A 11 42 (1975) and J. Math. Phys. 18 1224 (1977)]. We explain the spatial physics of the positive and negative trions by investigating angular and inter-atomic distances. We then examine the wave function and explain the differences between the positive and negative trions with heavy holes. As applications of the fractional dimensional model we study three systems: First we apply the model to estimate the energy of the hydrogen molecular ion H2+. Then we estimate trion binding energies in GaAs-based quantum wells and we demonstrate a good agreement with other theoretical work as well as experimentally observed binding energies. Finally, we apply the results to carbon nanotubes. We find good agreement with recently observed binding energies of the positively charged trion. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000293129200012 | Publication Date | 2011-07-26 | |
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| ISSN | 1098-0121;1550-235X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91741 | Serial | 3837 | ||
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