Is Electron Transport In Boron Nanotube Ballistic?

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Abstract

The electron transport in single-walled boron nanotube is studied using the Landauer-Buttiker multi-channel approach in conjunction with the tight-binding method. The calculated results predict a ballistic transport in boron nanotubes, with a relatively lower resistances as compared to that of a single-walled carbon nanotube. The electron-deficient character in bonding of elemental boron may be attributed to its higher conductivity.

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Authors

  • Kah Chun Lau

  • Ranjit Pati

    • Department of Physics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI

  • Ravindra Pandey

    • Michigan Technological University, USA
    • Department of Physics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
    • Department of Physics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931

  • Shashi Karna

    • US Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate, ATTN: AMSRD-ARL-WM, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5069
    • US Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5069