Cylindrical Poisson equation for semiconductors

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on solving the cylindrical Poisson equation in the context of semiconductors, specifically looking for analytical or approximate solutions within a cylindrical symmetry domain.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the cylindrical Poisson equation and seeks literature references for solving it, mentioning specific constants involved.
  • Another participant suggests including a background lattice charge density in the equation and recommends numerical methods, referencing a paper that outlines accepted techniques.
  • A third participant expresses a preference for an analytical solution and mentions finding related literature on a simpler form of the equation without fixed charge considerations.
  • One participant admits to not knowing of any analytical solution and invites others to share if they find one.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence of an analytical solution, and multiple viewpoints on the approach to solving the equation are presented.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions made about charge densities, and the discussion reflects uncertainty about the methods to be employed for solving the equation.

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In a cylindrical symmetry domain ## \Phi(r,z,\alpha)=\Phi(r,z) ##. Does anyone can point me what can be found in literature to solve, even with an approximate approach, this equation?
[tex]\nabla^2 \Phi(r,z)=-\frac{q}{\epsilon} \exp(-\frac{\Phi(r,z)-V}{V_t})[/tex]
Where ## q, \epsilon, V ## and ## V_t ## are some (very well known) constants.

Thank you in advance.
 
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First off, don't you want to include a background lattice charge density on the right hand side in addition to the mobile charge? To solve this, you'll probably need to use numerical methods. I've attached an old paper from Dutton and Pinto outlining what I think is the accepted technique. I have some expertise in this area, so if you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask.
 

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Thank you for your help, I will take a look at the paper for sure. Anyway, what I really need is an analitical solution; for example I have found in literature some papers about
[tex]\nabla^2 \Phi(r)=-\frac{q}{\epsilon} \exp(- \frac{\Phi(r)-V}{V_t})[/tex]

Ps: At the moment I do not need to inclued any fixed charge.

Thank you again!
 
I don't know of an analytic solution. If you find one, let me know!
 
Sure!
Thank you for the paper.
 

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