We present an overview of current-induced effects in nanoscale conductors with emphasis on their description at the atomic level. In particular, we discuss steady-state current fluctuations, current-induced forces, inelastic scattering and local heating. All of these properties are calculated in terms of single-particle wavefunctions computed using a scattering approach within the static density-functional theory of many-electron systems. Examples of current-induced effects in atomic and molecular wires will be given and comparison with experimental results will be provided when available. © Springer 2006.
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Bushong, N., & Di Ventra, M. (2006). Current-induced effects in nanoscale conductors. Lecture Notes in Physics. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-31514-4_7
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