Aspects of electron transport through a quantum dot

TL;DR

This paper reviews the non-equilibrium electron transport mechanisms in quantum dots connected to external leads, including effects of time-dependent fields and different lead types, highlighting recent theoretical and experimental advances.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of recent research on electron transport in quantum dots under non-equilibrium conditions with time-dependent influences.

Findings

Insights into transport phenomena in quantum dots

Effects of superconducting and normal leads on electron flow

Impact of external time-dependent fields

Abstract

The work of the Lublin group on the non-equillibrium transport through the quantum dot coupled to external leads (normal or superconducting) and subject to external time dependent fields has been reviewed.