Path integral simulations of crystallization of quantum confined electrons

Authors
Filinov, AV Lozovik, YE Bonitz, M
Citation
Av. Filinov et al., Path integral simulations of crystallization of quantum confined electrons, PHYS ST S-B, 221(1), 2000, pp. 231-234
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC RESEARCH
ISSN journal
03701972 → ACNP
Volume
221
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
231 - 234
Database
ISI
SICI code
0370-1972(200009)221:1<231:PISOCO>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Path integral Monte Carlo simulation results are presented which allow to c haracterize the equilibrium properties of a few-electron system in a 2D har monic trap in rigorous manner. In particular, Wigner crystallization is obs erved and investigated in a broad range of temperature and confinement stre ngth. An analytical expression for the phase boundary of the Wigner crystal is obtained.