Scaling theory of quantum resistance distributions in disordered systems

Jayannavar, AM (1991) Scaling theory of quantum resistance distributions in disordered systems. In: Pramana - Journal of Physics, 36 (6). 611 -619.

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Abstract

We have derived explicitly, the large scale distribution of quantum Ohmic resistance of a disordered one-dimensional conductor. We show that in the thermodynamic limit this distribution is characterized by two independent parameters for strong disorder, leading to a two-parameter scaling theory of localization. Only in the limit of weak disorder we recover single parameter scaling, consistent with existing theoretical treatments.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Pramana - Journal of Physics
Publisher:	Indian Academy of Sciences
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Academy of Sciences.
Keywords:	Localization;quantum Ohmic resistance;scaling;Fokker-Planck equations;invariant imbedding.
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Physics
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2010 09:05
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2010 09:05
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/34122

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