Observation of single electron transport via multiple quantum states of a silicon quantum dot at room temperature

Nano Lett. 2014 Jan 8;14(1):71-7. doi: 10.1021/nl403204k. Epub 2013 Dec 17.

Abstract

Single electron transport through multiple quantum levels is realized in a Si quantum-dot device at room-temperature conditions. The energy spacing of more than triple the omnipresent thermal energy is obtained from an extremely small ellipsoidal Si quantum dot, and high charge stability is attained through a construction of the gate-all-around structure. These properties may move us a step closer to practical applications of quantum devices at elevated temperatures. An in-depth analysis on the transport behavior and quantum structure is presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't