Coulomb interactions in Anderson insulators

Citation
M. Ortuno et al., Coulomb interactions in Anderson insulators, PHIL MAG B, 81(9), 2001, pp. 1049-1064
Citations number
117
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE B-PHYSICS OF CONDENSED MATTER STATISTICAL MECHANICSELECTRONIC OPTICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
ISSN journal
13642812 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1049 - 1064
Database
ISI
SICI code
1364-2812(200109)81:9<1049:CIIAI>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We review the main theoretical aspects concerning Coulomb glasses. that is systems with states localized by disorder and long-range interactions betwe en their particles. The numerical algorithms available for their simulation s are explained. We analyse tunnelling experiments and the role of screenin g by metallic electrodes. We study the mechanism for variable-range hopping conductance in these systems and in particular the role of many-electron c orrelations. Recent relaxation experiments and the possible glass transitio ns are reviewed. Finally, we describe different approaches to incorporate q uantum effects in the study of Coulomb glasses.