Single molecular shuttle-junction: shot noise and decoherence

Authors

Wenxi Lai, Peking University, Beijing Computational Science Research Center
C Zhang, University of WollongongFollow
Zhongshui Ma, Peking University, Collaborative Innovation Center Of Quantum MatterFollow

RIS ID

93441

Publication Details

Lai, W., Zhang, C. & Ma, Z. (2015). Single molecular shuttle-junction: shot noise and decoherence. Frontiers of Physics, 10 (1), 59-86.

Abstract

Single molecular shuttle-junction is one kind of nanoscale electromechanical tunneling system. In this junction, a molecular island oscillates depending on its charge occupation, and this charge dependent oscillation leads to modulation of electron tunneling through the molecular island. This paper reviews recent development on the study of current, shot noise and decoherence of electrons in the single molecular shuttle-junction. We will give detail discussions on this topic using the typical system model, the theory of fully quantum master equation and the Aharonov-Bohm interferometer.