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Current statistics for transport through rectangular and circular billiards.

Almas F Sadreev1

  • 1L.V. Kirensky Institute of Physics, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|August 25, 2004
PubMed
Summary

We studied electron current statistics in billiards. Resonant transmission follows a universal distribution, while nonresonant transmission shows current channeling or corridor effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum chaos
  • Mesoscopic physics

Background:

  • Understanding electron transport in confined geometries is crucial for quantum device development.
  • Electron (microwave) transmission through billiards exhibits complex statistical behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the statistics of electrical currents during electron transmission through rectangular and circular billiards.
  • To compare numerical findings with analytical models for both resonant and nonresonant transmission regimes.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulations of electron transport in billiards.
  • Statistical analysis of current distributions.
  • Comparison with established theoretical distributions.

Main Results:

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  • For resonant transmission, current distribution adheres to a universal distribution.
  • Nonresonant transmission reveals a 'corridor effect,' indicating current channeling within the billiard.
  • Numerical results are consistent with analytical predictions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Electron transport statistics in billiards are dependent on the transmission regime (resonant vs. nonresonant).
    • The corridor effect is a significant feature of nonresonant current flow in billiards.
    • The study validates theoretical models against numerical data.