Implementation of piecewise-linear model for self-consistent calculation of resonant tunneling current

C. S. Y. Leung, David Skellern

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    Abstract

    A piecewise-linear model is developed for calculating the resonant tunnelling current when the potential profile is non-linear and has a non-uniform mesh size. This model is apparently better suited for arbitrary user-specified grid or mesh points generally used in heterostructure semiconductor device modelling programs for solving the one-dimensional Poisson equation. We have implemented the Airy function solutions and transfer matrix technique in this model to calculate the electron transmission probability and charge distribution. The use of a non-uniform mesh size can improve accuracy and reduce computational time for self-consistent calculations of the tunnelling current.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationConference on Optoelectronic & Microelectronic Materials and Devices, Proceedings, COMMAD
    Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    Pages267-270
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)0780333748
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1996
    EventProceedings of the 1996 Conference on Optoelectronic & Microelectronic Materials and Devices, COMMAD - Canberra, Aust
    Duration: 8 Dec 199611 Dec 1996

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    OtherProceedings of the 1996 Conference on Optoelectronic & Microelectronic Materials and Devices, COMMAD
    CityCanberra, Aust
    Period8/12/9611/12/96

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