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| Author |
Brosens, F.; Magnus, W. |
| Title |
Carrier transport in nanodevices: revisiting the Boltzmann and Wigner distribution functions |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physica status solidi: B: basic research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Status Solidi B |
| Volume |
246 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
1656-1661 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems |
| Abstract |
In principle, transport of charged carriers in nanometer sized solid-state devices can be fully characterized once the non-equilibrium distribution function describing the carrier ensemble is known. In this light, we have revisited the Boltzmann and the Wigner distribution functions and the framework in which they emerge from the classical respectively quantum mechanical Liouville equation. We have assessed the method of the characteristic curves as a potential workhorse to solve the time dependent Boltzmann equation for carriers propagating through spatially non-uniform systems, such as nanodevices. In order to validate the proposed solution strategy, we numerically solve the Boltzmann equation for a one-dimensional conductor mimicking the basic features of a biased low-dimensional transistor operating in the on-state. Finally, we propose a computational scheme capable of extending the benefits of the above mentioned solution strategy when it comes to solve the Wigner-Liouville equation. |
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Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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Wos  |
000268659100033 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-22 |
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| ISSN |
0370-1972;1521-3951; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.674 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.674; 2009 IF: 1.150 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77953 |
Serial |
284 |
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| Author |
Brosens, F.; Magnus, W. |
| Title |
Newtonian trajectories : a powerful tool for solving quantum dynamics |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Solid state communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Commun |
| Volume |
150 |
Issue |
43/44 |
Pages |
2102-2105 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Since Ehrenfests theorem, the role and importance of classical paths in quantum dynamics have been examined by several means. Along this line, we show that the classical equations of motion provide a solution to quantum dynamics, if appropriately incorporated into the Wigner distribution function, exactly reformulated in a type of Boltzmann equation. Also the quantum-mechanical features of the canonical ensemble can be studied in this framework of Newtonian dynamics, if the initial distribution function is appropriately constructed from the statistical operator. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000284251700006 |
Publication Date |
2010-09-20 |
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| ISSN |
0038-1098; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.554 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; The authors thank J.T. Devreese and J. Tempere for interesting and helpful discussions, and, in particular, L.F. Lemmens for several valuable suggestions. One of the authors (F.B.) acknowledges the FWO projects G.0115.06 and G.0365.08 as well as the WOG project WO.033.09N, for financial support. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.554; 2010 IF: 1.981 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85795 |
Serial |
2338 |
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