Peltier coefficient and thermal conductance of a quantum point contact

L. W. Molenkamp, Th. Gravier, H. van Houten, O. J. A. Buijk, M. A. A. Mabesoone, and C. T. Foxon
Phys. Rev. Lett. 68, 3765 – Published 22 June 1992
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We report the observation of quantum size effects in the thermal conductance and Peltier coefficient of a quantum point contact. Our experimental method involves a novel usage of quantum point contacts as local electron gas thermometers.

  • Received 12 February 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.68.3765

©1992 American Physical Society

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L. W. Molenkamp, Th. Gravier, H. van Houten, O. J. A. Buijk, and M. A. A. Mabesoone

  • Philips Research Laboratories, 5600 JA Eindhoven, The Netherlands

C. T. Foxon

  • Philips Research Laboratories, Redhill, Surrey RH1 5HA, England

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Vol. 68, Iss. 25 — 22 June 1992

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