Title :
Numerical simulation of a subband model based on the Maximum Entropy Principle
Author :
Mascali, Giovanni ; Romano, Vittorio
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Mat., Univ. della Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
Abstract :
An energy-transport subband model is formulated with the use of the Maximum Entropy Principle. Numerical simulations of a quantum diode show the feasibility of the model.
Keywords :
entropy; quantum theory; semiconductor device models; semiconductor diodes; transport processes; energy transport subband model; maximum entropy principle; quantum diode; Entropy; Equations; Mathematical model; Numerical models; Numerical simulation; Phonons; Scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Computational Electronics (IWCE), 2010 14th International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Pisa
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9383-8
DOI :
10.1109/IWCE.2010.5678000
