Semi-classical carrier transport is traditionally described by the
Boltzmann Transport Equation (BTE). In this lecture, we present the
BTE, show how it is solved, and relate it to the Landauer Approach used
in these lectures. As an example of the use of the BTE, the
conductivity in the presence of an applied B-field is derived.
Outline:
- Introduction
- The BTE
- Solving the Steady State BTE
- Transport coefficients
- Magnetic fields
- Discussion
- Summary
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