Title
Numerical Analysis of the Resonant States of Quantum Wells and Superlattice Devices
Abstract
This thesis is concerned with the development of a numerical model to describe the resonant states associated with quantum well and superlattice devices. A numerical method is described where the time-independent Schrodinger equation is represented as a series of simultaneous algebraic equations using the finite-element method. The eigenvalues for these equations are then found using a Sturm sequence, and the eigenfunctions subsequently calculated using a reverse iteration method containing orthogonality constraints. Simulations of specific devices are presented and compared with experimental results and good correlation is observed.
Notes
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Graduation Date
1988
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Brown, Harold K.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Department
Electrical Engineering and Communication Sciences
Format
Language
English
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering; Engineering -- Dissertations, Academic
STARS Citation
Whittaker, Alan Gilbert, "Numerical Analysis of the Resonant States of Quantum Wells and Superlattice Devices" (1988). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 4357.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/4357