Archimedes project
Archimedes2 is the GNU package for the design and simulation of submicron semiconductor devices. It is a 2D Fast Monte Carlo simulator which can take into account all the relevant quantum effects, thank to the implementation of the Bohm effective potential method.
The physics and geometry of a general device is introduced by typing a simple script, which makes, in this sense, GNU Archimedes2 a powerfull tool for the simulation of quite general semiconductor devices. Furthermore, its code is easily modifiable in order to implement new and challenging physical effects to be simulated. This means that Archimedes2 is very well suited for novel semiconductor devices simulations.
In the present release, GNU Archimedes2 is able to simulate electrons and heavy holes in Silicon, GaAs (Gamma and L-valleys) and Ge devices (holes are simulated by means of a simplified MEP model), along with the presence of Silicon Oxide (for MOSFET devices, principally).
It is possible, furthermore, to implement the complete range of
quantum effects by means of the
pilot wave theory
of charged particles transport (related to
De Broglie -
Bohm theory) which couples the
Bohm's
guiding equation to the
Schroedinger's equation.
Business Idea
Development of advanced software for the simulation of electronic
semiconductor nano devices (e.g.
transistors,
resonant tunneling diodes,
quantum wells,
quantum wires,
quantum dots,
quantum-cascade lasers).
Due to the continuing downscaling (Moore's
law) of semiconductor electronics, quantum physical effects
are gaining importance and confront the industry with fundamental and
economically important challenges with respect to simulation and
design.
Existing tools cannot cope with these challenges and alternatives
are not in sight.
Our unique selling proposition is a better physical method (models
and/or numerical methods) for reliable calculations of charged
particles transport in semiconductor materials along with quantum
mechanical properties and various lattice effects (such as phonons)
of an arbitrary combination of geometries and materials, i.e.
Archimedes2
is not limited to certain type of devices and thus perfectly suited
for currently existing devices and novel devices.
Request an Enhancement
Please remember that development of Archimedes2 is a volunteer effort, and you can also contribute to its development. For any particular request needed to be implemented and/or for further information about contributing to Archimedes2 project, please contact us to sellier@dmi.unict.it
We accept major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB) and also PayPal. These are convenient ways to pay for tutorial files or support.
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