ABACUS Tool Suite: Bandstructure and Band Models - Fall 2023

Explore the ABACUS tool suite and delve into bandstructure and band models in this 44-minute video lecture by Dr. Gerhard Klimeck from Purdue University. Learn about the Standard Periodic Potential (Kronig-Penney model) and bandstructure formation through finite barrier transmission. Discover how to manipulate barrier heights and shapes to understand their effects on band shapes and effective masses. Examine the sophisticated bandstructure lab for modeling bulk materials like Si and GaAs using Tight Binding models, and investigate the impact of various strain configurations. Gain insights into modeling modern nanowire bandstructures and explore tools powered by NEMO5, which is used in industry for designing nanometer-scaled transistors. Access additional resources including the Periodic Potential Lab, Band Structure Lab, and Resonant Tunneling Diode Simulation with NEGF to enhance your understanding of semiconductor physics and nanoelectronics.