Overview

Single-electronics is a fascinating technology which reveals new physical effects of charge transport. It has many benefits and great figure of merits but also several open challenges waiting for elegant solutions . In my almost o- decade-long involvement in single-electronics I have seen a steady rise in interest measurable in the number of published articles, conference talks, and research grants from government and industry . In order to collect , categorize, and summarize a good part of this body of knowledge as well as to introduce some new points of view, variations , and extensions, I set out to write this book. A book targeted at the student eager to delve into single-electronics as well as the expert who needs a reference for theory, circuits, and algorithms for system analyses. This book addresses three areas : the theory which goes beyond the orthodox theory, the computational methods necessary to analyze sing- electron circuits, and applications and manufacturing methods, the practical side of single-electronics. The theory was kept short and concise, suitable for people seeking a compact introduction or reference . For in-depth coverage one has to consult cited articles and books. The computational part is very complete and can be considered state of the art for single-electronics . Almost all algorithms which are necessary for a successful and efficient implemen- tion are stated . Not all of them are exhaustively explained but at least a recipe for their successful implementation is given .

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Author:   Christoph Wasshuber
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.456kg
ISBN:  

9783709172568

ISBN 10:   370917256
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   21 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Single-Electronics — Made Easy.- 1.2 A Historical Look Back.- 2 Theory.- 2.1 Orthodox Single-Electron Theory.- 2.2 Time and Space Correlations.- 2.3 Master Equation of Electron Transport.- 2.4 Extensions to the Orthodox Theory.- 3 Simulation Methods and Numerical Algorithms.- 3.1 Monte Carlo Method.- 3.2 Solution of the Master Equation.- 3.3 Coupling with SPICE.- 3.4 Free Energy.- 3.5 Tunnel Transmission Coefficient.- 3.6 Energy Levels.- 3.7 Evaluation Schemes for Cotunneling.- 3.8 Rate Calculation Including Electromagnetic Environment.- 3.9 Numerical Integration of Tunnel Rates.- 3.10 Time-Dependent Node Voltages and Node Charges.- 3.11 Stability Diagram and Stable States.- 3.12 Capacitance Calculations.- Circuits and Applications.- 4.1 Fundamental Circuits.- 4.2 Metrology Applications.- 4.3 Memory.- 4.4 Logic.- 4.5 Interfacing to CMOS.- 4.6 Exotic Circuits.- 4.7 Evolutionary Circuit Design.- 5 Random Background Charges.- 5.1 The Good Side of High Charge Sensitivity.- 5.2 Solutions on the Material Level.- 5.3 Solutions on the Device Level.- 5.4 Solutions on the Circuit and System Level.- 6 Manufacturing Methods and Material Systems.- 6.1 Shadow Evaporation.- 6.2 Step-Edge Cutoff.- 6.3 Nanoimprint.- 6.4 Planar Quantum Dots.- 6.5 Scanning Probe Microscopy.- 6.6 Granular Films.- 6.7 Self-Assembled Structures.- 6.8 Outlook.- Appendixes.- A Fermi’s Golden Rule.- B Capacitance and Resistance Extraction from Measured Data.- C Analytic Solutions of the Cotunneling Rate.- D Algorithms from Number Theory.- E Convex Hull of Point Set.- F Analytic Capacitance Calculation.- References.

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This is a well written book offering a clear and detailed insight into physical processes and numerical procedures essential to the single-electron dynamics in electro-conducting media. The subject of the book is a rapidly developing scientific field which is interesting not only from a purely theoretical point of view but also attracts attention due to a variety of application possibilities in contemporary micro-electronics. The book may be useful both to students as a textbook, and to a more general scientific community dealing with problems involving a single electron dynamics in solids ... Zentralblatt fur Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete Vol. 1013/No. 13/2003

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