Published July 1, 2014 | Version v1
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More precise determination of work function based on Fermi–Dirac distribution and Fowler formula

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More precise numerical method to simulate current–voltage of metal at fixed temperature is presented in this paper. The new algorithm for the simulation has been developed via Fermi–Dirac distribution step by step. These calculated characteristics are shown to remain in excellent agreement with the experimental ones, taken for a range of different metals, which strong supports the validity of the model. It is also shown that based on the Fowler formula, higher precise work function can be determined.

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Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2014.03.037

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DOI
10.1016/j.physb.2014.03.037;
PII
S0921-4526(14)00205-1;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physica. B, Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
444
Journal Page Range
p. 44-48
ISSN
0921-4526
CODEN
PHYBE3

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46019982
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Descriptors DEI
ALGORITHMS; CURRENTS; DISTRIBUTION; ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; FOWLER-NORDHEIM THEORY; METALS; SIMULATION; WORK FUNCTIONS
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; ELEMENTS; FUNCTIONS; MATHEMATICAL LOGIC; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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