Monte Carlo study of transport properties in copper halides

被引:53
作者
Sekkal, W [1 ]
Zaoui, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Int Ctr Theoret Phys, Condensed Matter Grp, I-34014 Trieste, Italy
关键词
Monte Carlo; Gunn effect; copper halides;
D O I
10.1016/S0921-4526(01)01043-2
中图分类号
O469 [凝聚态物理学];
学科分类号
070205 ;
摘要
We present a study of transport properties in copper halides, by means of a Monte Carlo method. A negative differential resistance is observed at elevated field (similar to50 kV/cm) with a decreasing of mobility. The same behavior appears in CuBr and CuI at lower field. Results also indicate a negligible effect of ionized scattering in such materials. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:201 / 209
页数:9
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