One-dimensional quantum electron system under a finite voltage
- 15 March 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review B
- Vol. 35 (8) , 4078-4081
- https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.35.4078
Abstract
The Landauer formula for a one-dimensional chain is extended to finite-voltage cases. As an example, the current-voltage character for a square barrier is calculated and compared with the result of standard theory. The formulation for finite temperature is also discussed.Keywords
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