Electron-phonon interaction in a local region
arXiv:1101.1062 · doi:10.1134/S1063783411080257
Abstract
The paper reports on a study of electron-phonon interaction within a limited nanosized region. We invoked the modified Fröhlich's Hamiltonian to calculate the electron self-energy, as well as the elastic and inelastic scattering cross sections. New effects have been revealed, more specifically: a bound state forms within the limited nanosized region, electrons undergo resonant elastic scattering, with strong inelastic scattering being possible from this state even at low electron energies. The effect of scattering on the magnetic-field-independent dephasing time, in particular, in a diamond-decorated carbon nanotube, has been determined. The effect of strong inelastic electron scattering on thermal resistance at the metal-insulator interface is discussed.
13 pages, 2 figures