Amplification of a terahertz field in a semiconductor superlattice via phase-locked k-space bunches of Bloch oscillating electrons

Schomburg, E. and Demarina, N. V. and Renk, Karl F. (2003) Amplification of a terahertz field in a semiconductor superlattice via phase-locked k-space bunches of Bloch oscillating electrons. PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 67 (15): 155302. ISSN 1098-0121

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Abstract

Applying a Monte Carlo technique for the simulation of the dynamics of electrons in a semiconductor superlattice, we studied the action of a terahertz field on the motion of electrons by performing Bloch oscillations subject to inelastic scattering. We found that, due to polar optic phonon emission, the Bloch oscillating electrons can form k-space bunches phase locked to the terahertz field. For frequencies smaller than the Bloch frequency, this gives rise to the amplification of the terahertz field. Our study may contribute to the development of a Bloch laser for terahertz radiation.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: QUANTUM TRANSPORT; CONDUCTIVITY; FREQUENCY; EMISSION;
Subjects: 500 Science > 530 Physics
Divisions: Physics > Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics > Alumni or Retired Professors > Group Karl F. Renk
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 17 Aug 2021 11:02
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2021 11:02
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/39122

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