We demonstrate local detection of the electron temperature in a two-dimensional microdomain using a quantum dot. Our method relies on the observation that a temperature bias across the dot changes the functional form of Coulomb-blockade peaks. We apply our results to the investigation of electron-energy relaxation at subkelvin temperatures, find that the energy flux from electrons into phonons is proportional to the fifth power of temperature, and give a measurement of the coupling constant.

Probing the local temperature of a two-dimensional electron gas microdomain with a quantum dot: Measurement of electron-phonon interaction

BELTRAM, Fabio;
2011

Abstract

We demonstrate local detection of the electron temperature in a two-dimensional microdomain using a quantum dot. Our method relies on the observation that a temperature bias across the dot changes the functional form of Coulomb-blockade peaks. We apply our results to the investigation of electron-energy relaxation at subkelvin temperatures, find that the energy flux from electrons into phonons is proportional to the fifth power of temperature, and give a measurement of the coupling constant.
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