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Theory of electron transport processes in tunnel diodes

Faiman, Michael

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Title
Theory of electron transport processes in tunnel diodes
Author(s)
Faiman, Michael
Issue Date
1966
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Handler, Paul
Department of Study
Physics
Discipline
Physics
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • electron transport
  • tunnel diodes
  • Fermi-Dirac distributions
  • non-equilibrium tunneling integrals
Language
en
Abstract
A unified theory of conduction processes in tunnel diodes is presented. The use of Fermi-Dirac distributions in non-equilibrium tunneling integrals is justified. The direct tunneling mechanism is examined from two points of view and is shown to be described about equally well by either. In subsequent sections, indirect tunnellng and the phenomena of excess and thermal currents are treated.
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1966 Michael Faiman

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