Double quantum dot as a minimal thermoelectric generator

作者:Donsa S*; Andergassen S; Held K
来源:Physical Review B, 2014, 89(12): 125103.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevB.89.125103

摘要

Based on numerical renormalization group calculations, we demonstrate that experimentally realized double quantum dots constitute a minimal thermoelectric generator. In the Kondo regime, one quantum dot acts as an n-type and the other one as a p-type thermoelectric device. Properly connected, a capacitively coupled double quantum dot provides a miniature power supply utilizing the thermal energy of the environment.

  • 出版日期2014-3-5