4 papers
Thermoelectric Enhancement of Series-Connected Cross-Conjugated Molecular Junctions
Justin P. Bergfield
We investigate the thermoelectric response of single-molecule junctions composed of acyclic cross-conjugated molecules, including dendralene analogues and related iso-poly(diacetyl…
Many-Body Effects in a Molecular Quantum NAND Tree
Justin P. Bergfield
Molecules provide the smallest possible circuits in which quantum interference and electron correlation can be engineered to perform logical operations, including the universal NAN…
Quantum Interference Supernodes, Thermoelectric Enhancement, and the Role of Dephasing
Justin P. Bergfield
Quantum interference (QI) can strongly enhance thermoelectric response, with higher-order "supernodes" predicted to yield scalable gains in thermopower and efficiency. A central qu…
When Dephasing Fails: Thermodynamic Consequences of Decoherence Models in Quantum Transport
Eren Erdogan, Justin P. Bergfield
Understanding how decoherence influences heat and information flow is essential for realizing the promise of quantum technologies. Two widely used models for incorporating decohere…