Phonons and Phonon Confinement in Transport through Double Quantum Dots
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We calculate the electron–phonon interaction coefficients for surface acoustic waves and for phonons in free standing quantum wells. These are used to derive the inelastic current through a double quantum dot caused by spontaneous emission of phonons. For the case of the free standing structure (phonon cavity), we predict a staircase–like inelastic current superimposed by van Hove singularities. Therefore, the phonon confinement can be detected by electron transport measurements.
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