Thermoelectric Power Factor Calculator for Superlattices
Posted 11 Feb, 2008 in Tools
This tool is closed source.
| Version | 1.0 - published on 24 Sep. 2008 |
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| Contributor(s) | Greg Walker Vanderbilt University Anuradha Bulusu Purdue University |
| At a glance | Quantum simulation of the Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity in a superlattice structures using non-equilibrium Green's functions |
| Description | Using ballistic NEGF, the octave script calculates the Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity from IV characteristics on a three-layer superlattice (film) structure. A temperature difference is imposed on the device, which produces a current (Seebeck effect). A bias is applied such that the net current in the device is zero. This applied bias is the Seebeck voltage. The slope of the IV curve at the Seebeck voltage is the electrical conductivity. |
| Credits | A. Bulusu wrote the original ballistic code. D.G. Walker rappturized it. |
| Sponsored by | NSF, VINSE |
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