The potential of carbon nanotubes for semiconductors

We evaluate CNTs as the basis for a new nano-electronic technology. After briefly reviewing the electronic structure and transport properties of CNTs. Particular emphasis is the use of carbon nanotubes as on-chip wiring (interconnects) and active devices (transistors), the two main building blocks of current semiconductor circuits. Further, the potential for integration of CNT devices is discussed.

The potential of carbon nanotubes for semiconductors Keywords:

Carbon nanotubes , Nano-semiconductor , Nano-electronics , ballistic transport