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A. Basic Concepts:
Semiclassical (SC) Model
1. The new perspective
2. Energy band model
3. What and where is the voltage?
µ1 qV 4. Heat & electricity:
Second law & information
µ2
From SC to Q
B. Quantum (Q) Model
1. Schrodinger Equation
2. Contact-ing Schrodinger
D: Density of states
3. NEGF Method
t : transfer time 4. Spin Transport
µ1 qV
M: Number
of “modes”
µ2
NEW
Voltage drop: IR
Voltage drop: IR
Quasi-Fermi
Levels (QFL)
Thermodynamics:
Entropy driven
Part A:
Semiclassical Transport
Provides approximate
physical picture in general
Newton + =
Agrees with rigorous
theory for low bias
Part B:
Quantum Transport
U
f=1 f=0
(1980)
T T
+
B. Quantum (Q) Model
1. Schrodinger Equation
2. Contact-ing Schrodinger
3. NEGF Method
+
4. Spin Transport
Similar to “Spin-flip Transistor”
Bauer et al. 2001