Masters Theses

Abstract

A new computing methodology using electron waves has been developed with three and four terminal Quantum Resistor Networks as the basic computational structure. Transmission probability matrices for these networks were derived from first principles from which the behavior of single and simultaneously incident electron waves have been accurately evaluated. Classification and scaling laws have also been provided according to their transmission behavior. Techniques for constructing devices from these networks analogous to the logic gates used in digital computing today have been explained. Numerous examples of such devices performing functions like Inversion, OR, and AND have been provided. The operating principles and performance of these devices have been discussed in great detail. These devices can be used as the building blocks of a massive multiple-input/multiple-output wave-computing or parallel processing network for the future--Abstract, p. iii

Advisor(s)

Cheng-Hsiao Wu

Committee Member(s)

Todd H. Hubing
Paul E. Parris

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2001

Pagination

xi, 80 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references page 79

Rights

© 2001 Diwakar Ramamurthy, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 7990

Print OCLC #

49508282

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