Published May 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum states in a crossed wire system

  • 1. Department of Physics, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (Canada)

Description

I have calculated the energy and the wave function of an electron trapped near the intersection of two quantum wires. I have also shown that when the trapped electron is subjected to a magnetic field, the energy of the electron increases while the size of the wave function shrinks. It can be demonstrated theoretically that the introduction of the magnetic field can lead to the release of the electron from the trapped to the freely propagating state. The effect has the potential for use as a switch or as a magnetic field sensor

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. A, Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 894-896
ISSN
0734-2101
CODEN
JVTAD6

Conference

Title
11. Canadian semiconductor technology conference
Dates
18-22 Aug 2003
Place
Ottawa (Canada)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
36028208
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BOUND STATE; MAGNETIC FIELDS; QUANTUM WIRES; TRAPPED ELECTRONS; WAVE FUNCTIONS
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRONS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; FUNCTIONS; LEPTONS; NANOSTRUCTURES

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Notes
(c) 2004 American Vacuum Society.