A Backward Monte Carlo Method for Simulation of the Electron Quantum Kinetics in Semiconductors. Issue 1 (2001)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nedjalkov, M.; Kosina, H.; Selberherr, S.; Dimov, I.
• Is Part Of: VLSI design. Volume 13:Issue 1/4(2001)
• Page Start: 405
• Page End: 411
• Publication Date: 2001
• Subjects: Monte Carlo -- Quantum transport -- Femtosecond relaxation -- Electron-phonon interaction -- Collisional broadening -- Memory effects -- Integral equations; Integrated circuits -- Very large scale integration -- Periodicals; 621.395
• DOI: 10.1155/2001/54247
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1065-514X

Abstract

Abstract : A quantum-kinetic equation accounting for the electron-phonon interaction is solved by a stochastic approach. Analyzed are three analytically equivalent integral formulation of the equation which appear to have different numerical properties. Particularly the path-integral formulation is found to be advantageous for the numerical treatment. The analysis is supported by the presented simulation results. A variety of physical effects such as collisional broadening and collision retardation introduced by the equation are discussed.