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 …

We review the development of random-matrix theory (RMT) during the last fifteen years. We
emphasize both the theoretical aspects, and the application of the theory to a number of …

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 …

The development of the supersymmetry technique has led to significant advances in the
study of disordered metals and semiconductors. Proven of great use in the analysis of …

The present knowledge of QCD confining forces between static test charges is summarised,
with an emphasis on lattice results. Recent developments in relating QCD potentials to …

The article reviews recent developments in the theory of fluctuations and correlations of
energy levels and eigenfunction amplitudes in diffusive mesoscopic samples. Various …

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 …

Assuming the validity of random matrices for describing the statistics of a closed chaotic
quantum system, we study analytically some statistical properties of the S-matrix …

We review the quantum interference effects in a system of interacting electrons confined to a
quantum dot. The review starts with a description of an isolated quantum dot. We discuss the …