Abstract
We derive a simple analytic result for the current-voltage curve for tunneling of electrons through a thin uniform insulating layer modeled by a parabolic barrier. Our model, which goes beyond the Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin approximation, is applicable also in the limit of highly transparant barriers subject to high voltages, and thus provides a more realistic description for this situation compared to the widely used rectangular barrier model. ©2004 American Institute of Physics.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 3582-3586 |
ISSN | 0021-8979 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Bibliographical note
Copyright (2004) American Institute of Physics. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Institute of Physics.Keywords
- CONDUCTANCE
- FORMULA
- INSULATING FILM
- ELECTRON-TRANSPORT
- SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS