Anisotropic Conduction in Solids Near Surfaces
- 1 April 1960
- journal article
- Published by IBM in IBM Journal of Research and Development
- Vol. 4 (2) , 152-157
- https://doi.org/10.1147/rd.42.0152
Abstract
A reduction in the electrical conductivity of a solid results from "diffuse" reflection of electrons from the surfaces. The effect occurs for specular reflection also, if the operative electron-energy surfaces are not spherical. A theory of the latter case is given here. The average conductivity of a thin crystal tends to a finite limit (rather than zero) as the thickness tends to zero. The Hall effect for the same circumstances is also treated.Keywords
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