arXiv · 2511.22285
Extended Multi-Temperature Model for Electron--Phonon Coupling and Ultrafast Thermal Transport in Graphene
Abstract
Ultrafast thermal transport in low-dimensional materials challenges traditional diffusive models due to reduced scattering, strong electron-phonon coupling, and pronounced non-equilibrium effects. To address these complexities, we extend the macroscopic multi-temperature model by incorporating non-diffusive and non-local phenomena, treating electrons, optical phonons, and acoustic phonons as coupled but thermally distinct subsystems. We benchmark this enhanced framework against the multi-temperature Boltzmann transport equation, enabling detailed resolution of branch-dependent energy relaxation and identifying bottlenecks in thermalization. This approach provides a more accurate and comprehensive description of heat flow in emerging materials, offering novel insights into phonon dynamics and electron-phonon interactions. These theoretical advances pave the way for the improved design and optimization of next-generation nanoelectronic and photothermal devices.
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Houssem Rezgui, Chuang Zhang, Clivia Sotomayor-Torres. 2025-11-27. Extended Multi-Temperature Model for Electron--Phonon Coupling and Ultrafast Thermal Transport in Graphene. https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.22285
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