DISSIPATIVE TUNNELING TRANSPORT: PROBLEM STATE AND PERSPECTIVES

Krevchik Vladimir Dmitrievich, Doctor of physical and mathematical sciences, professor, head of physics sub-department, Penza State University, physics@pnzgu.ru
Semenov Mikhail Borisovich, Doctor of physical and mathematical sciences, professor, sub-department of physics, Penza State University, physics@pnzgu.ru
Zaytsev Roman Vladimirovich, Candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, associate professor, sub-department of physics, Penza State University, physics@pnzgu.ru
Gavrina Zoya Alekseevna, Applicant, Penza State University, physics@pnzgu.ru

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This review is devoted to analysis of the quantum dissipative tunneling theory with application to the problem of electron transport. The authors analyze the features of the quantum particle tunnel dynamics interacting with a heat-bath. The article describes the existing methods for describing this dynamics (such as the instanton – method, VKB – method etc.). The researchers review the perspectives for development of this direction and corresponding unsolved problems. The article also considers physical realizations with preferential method of tunnel decay.

dissipative tunneling, tunnel decay, instanton method.