This is a review of the statistical properties of the scattering matrix of a mesoscopic system.
Two geometries are contrasted: A quantum dot and a disordered wire. The quantum dot is a …

The control of electrons at the level of the elementary charge e was demonstrated
experimentally already in the 1980s. Ever since, the production of an electrical current ef, or …

The goal of this paper is to review in brief the basic physics of single-election devices, as
well as their-current and prospective applications. These devices based on the controllable …

We review some electron transport experiments on few-electron, vertical quantum dot
devices. The measurement of current versus source-drain voltage and gate voltage is used …

The ongoing miniaturization of solid state devices often leads to the question:“How small
can we make resistors, transistors, etc., without changing the way they work?” The question …

A quantum dot is a sub-micron-scale conducting device containing up to several thousand
electrons. Transport through a quantum dot at low temperatures is a quantum-coherent …

Abstract An improved Monte Carlo Model of the Single Electron Transistor using the
Orthodox Theory and Master Equations is proposed in this paper. The modifications are …

In this review we focus on electronic transport through semiconductor nanostructures which
are driven by ac fields. Along the review we describe the available experimental information …

Progress in nanoscience is becoming increasingly dependent on simulation and modelling.
This is due to a combination of three factors: the reduced size of nano-objects, the …

In this introductory chapter several basic concepts, relevant for mesoscopic electron
transport, will be described. The aim is to provide a basis for several of the following …