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Ultrafast and nanoscale diodes

Part of: Solved and Unsolved problems in Plasma Physics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2016

Peng Zhang  and
Y. Y. Lau
Peng Zhang
Affiliation:
Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2104, USA
Y. Y. Lau
Affiliation:
Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2104, USA
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Abstract

Charge carrier transport across interfaces of dissimilar materials (including vacuum) is the essence of all electronic devices. Ultrafast charge transport across a nanometre length scale is of fundamental importance in the miniaturization of vacuum and plasma electronics. With the combination of recent advances in electronics, photonics and nanotechnology, these miniature devices may integrate with solid-state platforms, achieving superior performance. This paper reviews recent modelling efforts on quantum tunnelling, ultrafast electron emission and transport, and electrical contact resistance. Unsolved problems and challenges in these areas are addressed.

Keywords

plasma devicesstrongly coupled plasmas
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Research Article
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Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 82 , Issue 5 , October 2016 , 595820505
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