Quantum Tunneling and Field Electron Emission Theories

Recent advances in technology has made it possible to fabricate nanoscale emitters. The book presents the conceptual framework of field electron emission from nanoscale emitters, such as nanowires and carbon nanotubes. The book begins with the basic Fowler?Nordheim theory of field electron emission, and then analyzes the basic properties of nanoscale systems as well as explores some fundamental concepts of field electron emission for nanoscale emitters, including the quantum confinement effect, Dirac fermions, Luttinger liquids, coherent emission currents and spin polarized emission currents as well as computer simulation techniques. We also give an outlook for understanding of the nanoscale-emitter field emission. The book will be of great interest to graduate students and researchers interested in vacuum nanoelectronics and mesoscopic physics.

Author: Shi-Dong Liang

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Incorporated

Publication Date: Apr 24, 2014

Number of Pages: 387 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 9814440213

ISBN-13: 9789814440219