Key publications in the Field

The following are some general articles related to Quantum Transport in Low-Dimensional Semiconductors

1. "Interactions and non-magnetic fractional quantization in one-dimension", S. Kumar and M. Pepper, Applied Physics Letters, 119, 110502 (2021).

Note: This review article covers development in the field of quantum transport in quasi-one-dimensional (1D) electrons. This may be suitable for researchers already in the field or those who wish to develop an understanding of recent advances in the experimental aspect of ballistic transport in 1D systems.

2. "Rewriting the rules of resistance", M. Pepper and D. Wharam, Physics World, 1, 45, (1988). 

3. "New directions with fewer dimensions", K. Berggren and M. Pepper, Physics world, 15, 37, (2002). 

Note: These articles (2 and 3) are about the discovery of resistance quantisation in one-dimensional electrons and development in the field. 

4. "Next electron, please ...", K. Hermans, Physics World, 5, 50, (1992).

Note: This article discusses how electrons can be manipulated one by one in a controlled manner via the concept of quantum dots. 

5. "Electrical resistance: an atomistic view", S. Dutta, Nanotechnology, 15, S433 (2004). 

Note: This article discusses a bottom-up view of electrical resistance starting from something really small, like a molecule to an electronic device, and various challenges involved as we increase/decrease the device dimension. 

6. "Physics in less than three dimensions", L. J. Challis, Contemporary Physics, 33, 111 (1992). 

Note: An interesting article on the dimensionality of electrons in solids.  

7. "Imaging Electron Flow", M. A. Topinka, R. M. Westervelt, and E. J. Heller,  Physics Today 56, 12, 47 (2003).

Note: New scanning probe techniques provide fascinating glimpses into the detailed behavior of semiconductor devices in the quantum regime.

8. "Quantum Point Contacts", H. van Houten and C. Beenakker, Physics Today 49, 7, 22 (1996).

Note: The quantization of ballistic electron transport through a constriction demonstrates that “conduction is transmission.” This article is based on a similar topic as articles 1 to 3 above. 

9. "Quantum Point Contact Mysteries Reexamined", R. Fitzgerald,  Physics Today 55, 5, 21 (2002).

Note: This interesting article discusses the Kondo effect in quantum point contacts. 

10. "Devices Based on the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect May Fulfill the Promise of Quantum Computing", C. Day, Physics Today 58, 10, 21 (2005).

Note: This article discusses the possibility of quantum computers based on fractional quantum Hall effects, particularly, the 5/2 state. 

11. "Topological quantum computation",  S. D. Sarma, M. Freedman, and C. Nayak, Physics Today 59, 7, 32 (2006).

Note: The search for an error-free quantum computer requires a multidisciplinary approach where experts from semiconductor physics, knot theory, string theory, anyons, and quantum Hall effects should unite to form a quantum community.

12. "Meet the crystal growers who sparked a revolution in graphene electronics", Nature 572, 429 (2019).

Note: Two Japanese scientists supply hundreds of laboratories with a prized gem — and are now among the world’s most published researchers.