
pmid: 12785912
arXiv: cond-mat/0212446
We derive a stochastic path integral representation of counting statistics in semi-classical systems. The formalism is introduced on the simple case of a single chaotic cavity with two quantum point contacts, and then further generalized to find the propagator for charge distributions with an arbitrary number of counting fields and generalized charges. The counting statistics is given by the saddle point approximation to the path integral, and fluctuations around the saddle point are suppressed in the semi-classical approximation. We use this approach to derive the current cumulants of a chaotic cavity in the hot-electron regime.
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Mesoscopic systems and quantum hall effect, Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics, Statistical Mechanics (cond-mat.stat-mech), Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics (cond-mat.mes-hall), Condensed matter, FOS: Physical sciences, Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics, 500.2, Statistical Mechanics, ddc: ddc:500.2
Mesoscopic systems and quantum hall effect, Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics, Statistical Mechanics (cond-mat.stat-mech), Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics (cond-mat.mes-hall), Condensed matter, FOS: Physical sciences, Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics, 500.2, Statistical Mechanics, ddc: ddc:500.2
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