Negative differential resistance through real‐space electron transfer

作者: K. Hess , H. Morkoç , H. Shichijo , B. G. Streetman

DOI: 10.1063/1.91172

关键词: Electron transferOptoelectronicsPerformance predictionMathematical modelThermionic emissionElectron mobilityAtomic physicsThermal conductionElectrical resistivity and conductivityChemistryHeterojunctionPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

摘要: A new mechanism is proposed to obtain negative differential resistance in layered heterostructures for conduction parallel the interface. The based on hot‐electron thermionic emission from high‐mobility GaAs into low‐mobility AlxGa1−xAs. Preliminary calculations indicate that high peak‐to‐valley ratios can be achieved. transfer speed estimated of order 10−11 s. We further show concept applicable a variety devices.

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