The objective of this proposal is to develop a tractable approach for the analysis of two- dimensional quantum which feature sizes < 1000 A. We will base our analysis on the non-equilibrium Green function formalism which can take into account quantum interference, dissipation and electron-electron interactions. We have made significant progress in applying this formalism to realistic device structures. Numerical simulation programs have been developed for one- and two-dimensional quantum devices using a simple model for the electron-phonon interaction. The purpose of the proposed research is to extend this work to include realistic models for the electron-phono and electron-electron interactions. Such interactions are expected to play a significant role in determining the transport properties of devices with dimensions in the sub- 1000 A range.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS)
Application #
9201446
Program Officer
Deborah L. Crawford
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-09-01
Budget End
1996-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$175,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Purdue Research Foundation
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
West Lafayette
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
47907