Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2008-08-08
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
In this contribution, we calculate in a self-consistent way the ballistic transmission as a function of energy of one Fe/MgO (001) single-barrier and one double-barrier tunnel junction, relating them to their electronic structure. The transmission spectra of each kind of junction is calculated at different applied bias voltages. We focus on the impact that bias has on the resonant tunneling mediated by surface and quantum well states. The calculations are done in the coherent regime, using a combination of density functional theory and non-equilibrium Green's functions, as implemented in the {\it ab initio} code {\it SMEAGOL}. We conclude that, for both kinds of junction, the transmission functions depend on the applied bias voltage. In the single-barrier junction, transport mediated by resonant Fe minority surface states is rapidly destroyed by bias. In the double-barrier junction, the appearance of resonant tunneling through majority quantum well states is strongly affected by bias.
Llois Ana María
Peralta-Ramos J.
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