Microscopic calculation of the electron-phonon interaction in quantum wells

作者: H. Rücker , E. Molinari , P. Lugli

DOI: 10.1103/PHYSREVB.45.6747

关键词: Atomic displacementCondensed matter physicsMicroscopic theoryQuantum wellPhonon scatteringInorganic compoundScatteringHamiltonian (quantum mechanics)Electron phononMaterials science

摘要: The electron–optical-phonon scattering rates in GaAs/AlAs quantum wells are calculated on the basis of a fully microscopic description of the phonon spectra. The results indicate the great importance of confined as well as GaAs-like and AlAs-like interface phonons. By comparing our results with those of several macroscopic models, we resolve a long-standing controversy on their ability to describe the relevant vibrations.

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