Transistors and wires: Quantum transport and nonlinear dynamics at the bottom
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Electronic devices as small as a single molecule represent the ultimate
limit of Moore’s law. Fundamental problems of nanofabrication, device
reproducibility, and power dissipation must be overcome to reach this goal.
I will describe a new concept for a single-molecule transistor, which we
call a Quantum Interference Effect Transistor (QuIET). This device exploits
quantum interference stemming from molecular symmetry to control the flow of
electrical current, and promises to overcome the problems of power
dissipation and environmental sensitivity that beset nanoscale devices.
As daunting as the challenge of creating a single-molecule device is the
problem of connecting large numbers of nanodevices into an integrated
circuit. I will describe our research program on metal nanowires, which has
led to the study of a new class of nonlinear dynamics that correctly
describes the self-assembly of perfect nanoconductors.
This talk is part of the Mott Colloquium series.
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