Coulomb blockade

Nazarov, Y.V.

Coulomb blockade

Book chapter (2024)

Authors

Y.V. Nazarov QN/Quantum Nanoscience , Kavli institute of nanoscience Delft, QN/Nazarov Group -

Research Group

QN/Nazarov Group () (TU Delft)

Coulomb blockade Co-tunneling Master equation Single-electron box Single-electron pump Single-electron transistor Single-electron turnstile Weak Coulomb blockade

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Published Date

2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

QN/Quantum Nanoscience

Research Group

QN/Nazarov Group

Abstract

Coulomb blockade is a universal phenomenon in electron transport in artificially made nanostructures. It can be understood by a simple and closed reasoning given in this article. We concentrate on big normal Coulomb islands omitting superconductivity and discreteness of electron spectrum. We review the basic concepts of Coulomb blockade, consider the work of generic devices—SEB en SET, master equation approach for single electron transfer. We outline quantum effects and co-tunneling, and shortly review the applications of the phenomenon.