Scattering matrix of arbitrary tight-binding Hamiltonians
A novel efficient method to calculate the scattering matrix (SM) of arbitrary tight-binding Hamiltonians is proposed, including cases with multiterminal structures. In particular, the SM of two kinds of fundamental structures is given, which can be used to obtain the SM of bigger systems iteratively. Also, a procedure to obtain the SM of layer-composed periodic leads is described. This method allows renormalization approaches, which permits computations over macroscopic length systems without introducing additional approximations. Finally, the transmission coefficient of a ring-shaped multiterminal system and the transmission function of a square-lattice nanoribbon with a reduced width region are calculated.
- OSTI ID:
- 22617485
- Journal Information:
- Annals of Physics, Journal Name: Annals of Physics Vol. 378; ISSN 0003-4916; ISSN APNYA6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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