Title :
Limitations to ballistic transport in semiconductors
Author :
Ferry, D.K. ; Zimmermann, J. ; Lugli, P. ; Grubin, H.
Author_Institution :
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
fDate :
9/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Limitations to the range of ballistic transport in semiconductors are discussed on the basis of electron correlation within an ensemble. It is shown that transport equations, correct in the fast transient regime, include these correlation effects.
Keywords :
Autocorrelation; Ballistic transport; Electrons; Fluctuations; Hydrodynamics; Integral equations; Monte Carlo methods; Silicon; Solids; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Electron Device Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/EDL.1981.25413
