Electron distribution functions and inelastic scattering in one-and two-dimensional structures
- 10 August 1986
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Journal of Physics C: Solid State Physics
- Vol. 19 (22) , 4315-4328
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3719/19/22/017
Abstract
The author derives a matrical equation giving the electron distribution functions in the different sub-bands encountered in one- and two-dimensional quantum wells. He takes account properly of inelastic scattering and inter-sub-band transitions. He deduces an analytical result for the conductivity limited by different electron-photon mechanisms, and show that for certain special cases a relaxation time may be defined.Keywords
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