Fluctuation-induced currents in suspended graphene nanoribbons: Adiabatic quantum pumping approach
arXiv:2311.10560 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.108.245408
Abstract
Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) are thin strips of graphene with unique properties due to their structure and nanometric dimensions. They stand out as basic components for the construction of different types of nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), including some very promising sensors and pumps. However, various phenomena, such as unintended mechanical vibrations, can induce undesired electrical currents in these devices. Here, we take a quantum mechanical approach to analyze how currents induced by fluctuations (either thermal or of some other kind) in suspended GNRs contribute to the electric current. In particular, we study the pumping current induced by the adiabatic variation of the Hamiltonian of the system when a transverse vibration (flexural mode) of a GNR suspended over a gate is excited. Our theoretical approach and results provide useful tools and rules of thumb to understand and control the charge current induced by fluctuations in GNR-based NEMS, which is important for their applications in nanoscale sensors, pumps, and energy harvesting devices.
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