Abstract
The band structure of strained-silicon germanium (Si1 − xGex) is calculated as a preliminary step in developing a full band Monte Carlo (FBMC) simulator. The band structure for the alloy is calculated using the empirical pseudopotential method (EPM) within the virtual crystal approximation (VCA). Spin-orbit interaction is included into the calculation via the Löwdin quasi-degenerate perturbation theory, which significantly reduces the computation time. Furthermore, strain is included by utilizing basic elastic theory. Ultimately, the band structure for strained Si1 − xGex is calculated at various germanium concentrations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 179-183 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Computational Electronics |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2002 |
Keywords
- band structure calculation
- empirical pseudopotential method
- strained-silicon germanium
- virtual crystal approximation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Modeling and Simulation
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering