Crossover from diffusive to ballistic transport as a function of frequency in a two dimensional electron gas

Sungmu Rang, Peter John Burke, L. N. Pfeiffer, K. W. West

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Abstract

We measure for the first time the crossover from diffusive (ωτm<1) to ballistic (ωτm >1) transport as a function of frequency (dc to 10 GHz) in a dc contacted 2DEG. (τm, is the momentum scattering time.) Here, ballistic transport is defined as electron transport in the limit (ωτm >1); the electrons move without scattering (ballisticatly) between electric field cycles. Diffusive transport can be defined as the lower frequency range (ωτm <1); in the diffusive limit there are many scattering events between electric field cycles. The measurements presented here are for ungated geometries, but the motivation is to move later to gated geometries. In gated geometries in the limit (ωτm >l), ballistic effects can be used for a new class of devices not limited by transit time effects1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2003 International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, ISDRS 2003 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages198-199
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)0780381394, 9780780381391
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, ISDRS 2003 - Washington, United States
Duration: Dec 10 2003Dec 12 2003

Publication series

Name2003 International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, ISDRS 2003 - Proceedings

Other

OtherInternational Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, ISDRS 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period12/10/0312/12/03

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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