Electron Transport In Nanostructures And Mesoscopic Devices An Introduction Thierry Ouisseauth by Thierry Ouisse(auth.), Mireille Mouis(eds.) 9780470611395, 9781848210509, 0470611391, 1848210507 instant download after payment.

This book introduces researchers and students to the physical principles which govern the operation of solid-state devices whose overall length is smaller than the electron mean free path. In quantum systems such as these, electron wave behavior prevails, and transport properties must be assessed by calculating transmission amplitudes rather than microscopic conductivity. Emphasis is placed on detailing the physical laws that apply under these circumstances, and on giving a clear account of the most important phenomena. The coverage is comprehensive, with mathematics and theoretical material systematically kept at the most accessible level. The various physical effects are clearly differentiated, ranging from transmission formalism to the Coulomb blockade effect and current noise fluctuations. Practical exercises and solutions have also been included to facilitate the reader's understanding.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–7):
Chapter 2 Some Useful Concepts and Reminders (pages 9–101):
Chapter 3 Ballistic Transport and Transmission Conductance (pages 103–157):
Chapter 4 S?matrix Formalism (pages 159–182):
Chapter 5 Tunneling and Detrapping (pages 183–224):
Chapter 6 An Introduction to Current Noise in Mesoscopic Devices (pages 225–247):
Chapter 7 Coulomb Blockade Effect (pages 249–271):
Chapter 8 Specific Interference Effects (pages 273–289):
Chapter 9 Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes (pages 291–324):
Chapter 10 Appendices (pages 325–353):