Ab Initio Electron-Defect and Electron-Phonon Scattering for Understanding and Designing High-Mobility Semiconductors and Oxides
Abstract
This project will develop computational methods to quantitatively and microscopically investigate the main interactions of electrons in materials, namely those with lattice vibrations and crystallographic defects. The main goals are to predict electron transport in materials with high accuracy, without using information from experiment, and to understand which atomic vibrations and defects scatter electrons more strongly, thus limiting their mobility. We will focus on novel families of materials with high electron mobility, including oxides and their interfaces, nitrides, ultrathin semiconductors, and compounds containing heavy elements. Our results will guide and interpret new experiments on electronic materials and devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2018
- Source ID
- FA95501810280
Entities
People
- Marco Bernardi
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- California Institute of Technology
- United States Air Force