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Synchronization of coupled single-electron circuits based on nanoparticles and tunneling junctions

Salvador MafeJosé A. ManzanaresJavier Cervera

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CouplingPhysicsCondensed matter physicsOscillationNanoelectronicsUNESCO::FÍSICAGeneral Physics and AstronomyPhase synchronizationTopologySynchronizationTunnellingNanoelectronicsNanoelectronics ; Nanoparticles ; Oscillators ; Single electron devices ; Synchronisation ; TunnellingSynchronisation:FÍSICA [UNESCO]NanoparticlesOscillatorsRelaxation (approximation)Single electron devicesQuantum tunnellingElectronic circuit

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We explore theoretically the synchronization properties of a device composed of coupled single-electron circuits whose building blocks are nanoparticles interconnected with tunneling junctions. Elementary nanoscillators can be achieved by a single-electron tunneling cell where the relaxation oscillation is induced by the tunneling. We develop a model to describe the synchronization of the nanoscillators and present sample calculations to demonstrate that the idea is feasible and could readily find applications. Instead of considering a particular system, we analyze the general properties of the device making use of an ideal model that emphasizes the essential characteristics of the concept. We define an order parameter for the system as a whole and demonstrate phase synchronization for sufficiently high values of the coupling resistance. Javier.Cervera@uv.es Jose.A.Manzanares@uv.es Salvador.Mafe@uv.es

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2009-04-01Journal of Applied Physics
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3095487