Current-Induced Effects in Nanoscale Conductors
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2009-11-11 v2
Abstract
We present an overview of current-induced effects in nanoscale conductors with emphasis on their description at the atomic level. In particular, we discuss steady-state current fluctuations, current-induced forces, inelastic scattering and local heating. All of these properties are calculated in terms of single-particle wavefunctions computed using a scattering approach within the static density-functional theory of many-electron systems. Examples of current-induced effects in atomic and molecular wires will be given and comparison with experimental results will be provided when available.
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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0503189,
title = {Current-Induced Effects in Nanoscale Conductors},
author = {Neil Bushong and Massimiliano Di Ventra},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0503189},
year = {2009}
}
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revtex, 10 pages, 8 figures