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Logic Functions from Three-Terminal Quantum Resistor Networks for Electron Wave Computing
Physical review B: Condensed matter and materials physics
  • Cheng-Hsiao Wu, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Diwakar Ramamurthy
Abstract

Electron transmission characteristics through a generalized three-terminal clean Aharonov-Bohm ring is investigated with an arbitrary terminal configuration. This three-terminal ring is shown to be the most basic quantum resistor network that is suitable for electron wave computing, as we demonstrate in this work. There are four basic classes of three-terminal rings. The scaling relation in each class is deduced. Thus the transmission characteristics in each class are valid from an atomic-scale-sized ring to a mesoscopic-scale-sized one, limited only by the electron phase-breaking length. The Buttiker symmetry rule is essential when searching for basic logic functions. Logic functions such as IF-THEN, AND, OR, XOR, and INVERT are shown here as the basic building blocks for a possible massive parallel electron wave computing machine. The node equation method, linking the wave function of one terminal node with its neighboring terminal nodes, is used. The rules governing each terminal node are summarized. This method is equivalent to the Kirchhoff current conservation law in classical circuit theory.

Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Article,
  • Atomic Particle,
  • Electron Transport,
  • Physics,
  • Quantum Mechanics,
  • Transport Kinetics
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2002 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Publication Date
01 Jan 2002
Citation Information
Cheng-Hsiao Wu and Diwakar Ramamurthy. "Logic Functions from Three-Terminal Quantum Resistor Networks for Electron Wave Computing" Physical review B: Condensed matter and materials physics Vol. 65 Iss. 7 (2002) ISSN: 1098-0121
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/cheng-hsiao-wu/17/