Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2005-06-13
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
13 pages, 12 figures
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevB.72.205443
We study the current and shot noise in a linear array of metallic nanoparticles taking explicitly into consideration their discrete electronic spectra. Phonon assisted tunneling and dissipative effects on single nanoparticles are incorporated as well. The capacitance matrix which determines the classical Coulomb interaction within the capacitance model is calculated numerically from a realistic geometry. A Monte Carlo algorithm which self-adapts to the size of the system allows us to simulate the single-electron transport properties within a semiclassical framework. We present several effects that are related to the geometry and the one-electron level spacing like e.g. a negative differential conductance (NDC) effect. Consequently these effects are designable by the choice of the size and arrangement of the nanoparticles.
Schoeller Herbert
Semrau Stefan
Wenzel Wolfgang
No associations
LandOfFree
Designable electron transport features in one-dimensional arrays of metallic nanoparticles: Monte Carlo study of the relation between shape and transport does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Designable electron transport features in one-dimensional arrays of metallic nanoparticles: Monte Carlo study of the relation between shape and transport, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Designable electron transport features in one-dimensional arrays of metallic nanoparticles: Monte Carlo study of the relation between shape and transport will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-649351