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Phonon transport and thermoelectricity in silicon nanostructures

  • Hyuk Ju Ryu
  • , Clark S. Ritz
  • , Levente J. Klein
  • , Hendrik F. Hamann
  • , Max G. Lagally
  • , Mark A. Eriksson
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • IBM

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Abstract

We present both experimental results and a compact model on nanoscale thermal transport in the vicinity of a hot spot in silicon. Effective-local- temperature measurements on the nanoscale are influenced by localized heating effect and a thermal interface resistance, as well as by the spreading resistance in silicon. Ballistic phonon transport is observed for nanoheaters where the interface thermal resistance contribution can be minimized. Thermoelectricity in silicon nanostructures is investigated as a possible route to convert thermal energy into electricity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds 3
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Processing, and Devices
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages983-988
Number of pages6
Edition10
ISBN (Print)9781566776561
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event3rd SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 214th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: Oct 12 2008 → Oct 17 2008

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number10
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference3rd SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 214th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period10/12/08 → 10/17/08

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