Electronic Band Structure and Effective Masses of Ge1-xSnx Alloys

2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 519-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. L. Low ◽  
Y. Yang ◽  
G. Han ◽  
W.-J. Fan ◽  
Y.-C. Yeo
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Effective Masses

scholarly journals Comprehensive Study of Cross-Section Dependent Effective Masses for Silicon Based Gate-All-Around Transistors

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oves Badami ◽  
Cristina Medina-Bailon ◽  
Salim Berrada ◽  
Hamilton Carrillo-Nunez ◽  
Jaeyhun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Effective Masses ◽  
Simulation Engine ◽  
Silicon Based

The use of bulk effective masses in simulations of the modern-day ultra-scaled transistor is erroneous due to the strong dependence of the band structure on the cross-section dimensions and shape. This has to be accounted for in transport simulations due to the significant impact of the effective masses on quantum confinement effects and mobility. In this article, we present a methodology for the extraction of the electron effective masses, in both confinement and the transport directions, from the simulated electronic band structure of the nanowire channel. This methodology has been implemented in our in-house three-dimensional (3D) simulation engine, NESS (Nano-Electronic Simulation Software). We provide comprehensive data for the effective masses of the silicon-based nanowire transistors (NWTs) with technologically relevant cross-sectional area and transport orientations. We demonstrate the importance of the correct effective masses by showing its impact on mobility and transfer characteristics.

The electronic band structure of silicon

Physica ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 3 (7-12) ◽  
pp. 967-970
Author(s):  
D JENKINS
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band

THE ELECTRONIC BAND STRUCTURE OF V3Ga AND V3Si

1972 ◽  
Vol 33 (C3) ◽  
pp. C3-223-C3-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. B. GOLDBERG ◽  
M. WEGER
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band

Ab initio calculation on the Optical Properties of AA- Stacked two dimensional Graphene, Silicene, Germanene, and Stanene

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Rita John ◽  
Benita Merlin
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Complex Refractive Index ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Optical Region

In this study, we have analyzed the electronic band structure and optical properties of AA-stacked bilayer graphene and its 2D analogues and compared the results with single layers. The calculations have been done using Density Functional Theory with Generalized Gradient Approximation as exchange correlation potential as in CASTEP. The study on electronic band structure shows the splitting of valence and conduction bands. A band gap of 0.342eV in graphene and an infinitesimally small gap in other 2D materials are generated. Similar to a single layer, AA-stacked bilayer materials also exhibit excellent optical properties throughout the optical region from infrared to ultraviolet. Optical properties are studied along both parallel (||) and perpendicular ( ) polarization directions. The complex dielectric function (ε) and the complex refractive index (N) are calculated. The calculated values of ε and N enable us to analyze optical absorption, reflectivity, conductivity, and the electron loss function. Inferences from the study of optical properties are presented. In general the optical properties are found to be enhanced compared to its corresponding single layer. The further study brings out greater inferences towards their direct application in the optical industry through a wide range of the optical spectrum.

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