Optimization of electron pumping by harmonic mixing

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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.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number205310
Number of pages8
JournalPhysical review. B
Volume83
Issue number20
Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2011
Peer-reviewedYes

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WOS 000290866800004
Scopus 79961152777

Keywords

Keywords

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