Tunneling current calculations for nonuniform and asymmetric multiple quantum well structures

In this paper, we present our studies on current-voltage characteristics due to tunneling in nonuniform and asymmetric multiple quantum well (MQW) structures. First, the transmission coefficient is calculated by solving the Schrodinger equation with the piecewise-constant potential approximation and by considering the effects of nonuniformity and the asymmetry of layer dimensions and band-offsets. Then the tunneling current through the structure is calculated as a function of bias for different structural combinations of the MQW structure. The configurations suitable for some applications are indicated in the results.

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