Optimization of electron pumping by harmonic mixing

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Beitragende

Abstract

For a symmetric bridge coupled to infinite leads, in the presence of a dipole-coupled external ac field with harmonic mixing, we solve the Schrodinger equation in the time domain using open boundary conditions as well as in the energy domain using Floquet scattering theory. As this potential breaks parity and generalized parity, we find a nonvanishing average current. We then optimize the relative amplitude ratio between the fundamental and the second harmonic, leading to a maximum in the pump current.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer205310
Seitenumfang8
FachzeitschriftPhysical review. B
Jahrgang83
Ausgabenummer20
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 20 Mai 2011
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

WOS 000290866800004
Scopus 79961152777

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • SCATTERING APPROACH, FLOQUET SCATTERING, QUANTUM TRANSPORT, TIME, NANOSCALE, RATCHETS, FIELD