The Boltzmann--Langevin approach: A simple quantum-mechanical derivation

Abstract

We present a simple quantum-mechanical derivation of correlation function of Langevin sources in the semiclassical Boltzmann--Langevin equation. The specific case of electron--phonon scattering is considered. It is shown that the assumption of weak scattering leads to the Poisson nature of the scattering fluxes.

4 pages, 1 figure, invited contribution to special issue in Physica E on "Frontiers in quantum electronic transport - in memory of Markus Büttiker"

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