Thermal rectification effects of multiple semiconductor quantum dot junctions
arXiv:1004.2989 · doi:10.1143/JJAP.49.105202
Abstract
Based on the multiple energy level Anderson model, this study theoretically examines the thermoelectric effects of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) in the nonlinear response regime. The charge and heat currents in the sequential tunneling process are calculated by using the Keldysh Green's function technique. Results show that the thermal rectification effect can be observed in a multiple QD junction system, whereas the tunneling rate, size fluctuation, and location distribution of QD significantly influence the rectification efficiency.
5 pages, 8figures
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