On the use of Bohm trajectories for interpreting quantum flows in quantum dot structures

J. R. Barker, R. Akis, D. K. Ferry

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Abstract

The collimated states in open quantum dots correspond to highly focused meandering Bohm trajectories which link the square dot arena. It is shown that the presence of a magnetic field produces noticeable curvature in the trajectories due to the Lorentz force. A large portion of the flow topology and vortex formation can be understood from the underlying classical orbits and their crossing point topology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)319-325
Number of pages7
JournalSuperlattices and Microstructures
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2000
Event3rd International Workshop on Surfaces and Interfaces In Mesoscopic Devices (SIMD'99) - Maui, HI, USA
Duration: Dec 6 1999Dec 10 1999

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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