A research team led by Kim, Park, and Jin investigates quantum transport in nanosheet gate-all-around transistors, revealing insights critical for semiconductor device advancement.
The study, published in Communications Engineering, focuses on electron behavior in nanosheet GAA transistors, addressing scaling limitations and quantum effects.
Sophisticated modeling and experimental validation were used to explore electron flow in nanoscale constrictions, showing resonant tunneling effects.
Resonances in electron transmission probabilities were observed, offering precise current flow modulation by adjusting constriction dimensions.
The research highlights the role of electron-phonon interactions impacting quantum coherence and device performance, crucial for optimizing transistor efficiency.
Material quality and precise atomic-level control are emphasized for defining quantum transport characteristics in nanosheet transistors.
The study reveals band structure alterations in constricted nanosheets, providing insights on charge carrier mobility and switching speeds for transistor efficiency.
Modulating quantum transport in nanosheet constrictions opens avenues for quantum information processing and novel computing paradigms.
The implications extend to low-power electronics, leveraging quantum effects to reduce power consumption and improve computational efficiency.
This interdisciplinary research bridges physics, engineering, and nanotechnology, guiding future innovations in semiconductor device design.