Numerical simultation of quantum dots: Quasi-periodic conductance fluctuations and 'scarred' wave-functions

R. Akis, D. K. Ferry, J. P. Bird

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Abstract

Simulating ballistic transport through square quantum dots, we find quasi-periodic conductance fluctuations and power spectra containing few frequencies, indicating few periodic orbits participate, in very good agreement with some recent experiments. We also find corresponding scar-like features in the wave functions. To reproduce these effects classically, the electrons must be restricted to a collimated beam which enters the dot at an angle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)323-329
Number of pages7
JournalSuperlattices and Microstructures
Volume20
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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