What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Semiconductor
The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Condensed matter physics, Nanotechnology, Carbon nanotube, Quantum tunnelling and Schottky barrier.
His Condensed matter physics research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Scattering, Fermi level, Epitaxy, Dielectric and Graphene.
His Nanotechnology research includes themes of Optoelectronics, Heterojunction and van der Waals force.
His Carbon nanotube research incorporates elements of Carbon nanotube field-effect transistor and Schottky diode.
Jerry Tersoff combines subjects such as Liquid nitrogen and Scanning tunneling microscope with his study of Quantum tunnelling.
His work investigates the relationship between Schottky barrier and topics such as Semiconductor that intersect with problems in Electronic band structure, Band gap, Quantum, Anderson's rule and Continuum.
His most cited work include:
- Theory of the scanning tunneling microscope (2666 citations)
- Modeling solid-state chemistry: Interatomic potentials for multicomponent systems. (2564 citations)
- New empirical approach for the structure and energy of covalent systems (2253 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
Jerry Tersoff focuses on Condensed matter physics, Nanotechnology, Optoelectronics, Carbon nanotube and Chemical physics.
Jerry Tersoff interconnects Graphene, Schottky barrier, Semiconductor and Epitaxy in the investigation of issues within Condensed matter physics.
In Nanotechnology, he works on issues like Silicon, which are connected to Mineralogy.
His studies deal with areas such as Voltage, Scaling and Ambipolar diffusion as well as Optoelectronics.
His Carbon nanotube research includes elements of Carbon nanotube field-effect transistor, Transistor and Contact resistance.
His work deals with themes such as Electron microscope and Nucleation, which intersect with Chemical physics.
He most often published in these fields:
- Condensed matter physics (36.14%)
- Nanotechnology (29.21%)
- Optoelectronics (20.79%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2021)?
- Nanotechnology (29.21%)
- Optoelectronics (20.79%)
- Carbon nanotube (17.82%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
His main research concerns Nanotechnology, Optoelectronics, Carbon nanotube, Nanowire and Condensed matter physics.
His Nanotechnology study combines topics in areas such as Composite material and Silicon.
His work in the fields of Optoelectronics, such as Semiconductor, overlaps with other areas such as Voltage droop.
His Carbon nanotube research incorporates themes from Carbon nanotube field-effect transistor, Transistor, Capillary action and Contact resistance.
His research in Nanowire intersects with topics in Chemical physics, Crystal growth, Transmission electron microscopy, Kinetic energy and Vapor pressure.
The concepts of his Condensed matter physics study are interwoven with issues in Quantum dot, van der Waals force and Epitaxy.
Between 2012 and 2021, his most popular works were:
- Interface dynamics and crystal phase switching in GaAs nanowires (176 citations)
- End-bonded contacts for carbon nanotube transistors with low, size-independent resistance. (127 citations)
- Carbon Nanotube Complementary Wrap-Gate Transistors (120 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Semiconductor
Nanotechnology, Carbon nanotube, Transistor, Nanowire and Silicon are his primary areas of study.
His research integrates issues of Chemical physics, Optoelectronics, Quantum and Electron microscope in his study of Nanotechnology.
The study incorporates disciplines such as Monolayer and Quantum wire in addition to Optoelectronics.
Jerry Tersoff studies Carbon nanotube, namely Nanotube.
In the field of Transistor, his study on Carbon nanotube field-effect transistor overlaps with subjects such as Footprint.
His studies in Silicon integrate themes in fields like Elasticity, Stress, Composite material, Plasticity and Strain engineering.
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