Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Nanostructures

Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: Jagdeep Shah
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 522
Release: 1999-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783540642268

Ultrafast spectroscopy of semiconductors and semiconductor nanostructures is currently one of the most exciting areas of research in condensed-matter physics. Remarkable recent progress in the generation of tunable femtosecond pulses has allowed direct investigation of the most fundamental dynamical processes in semiconductors. This second edition presents the most striking recent advances in the techniques of ultrashort pulse generation and ultrafast spectroscopy; it discusses the physics of relaxation, tunneling and transport dynamics in semiconductors and semiconductor nanostructures following excitation by femtosecond laser pulses.

Ultrafast Dynamical Processes in Semiconductors

Ultrafast Dynamical Processes in Semiconductors
Author: Kong-Thon Tsen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2004-02-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783540402398

An international team of experts describes the optical and electronic properties of semiconductors and semiconductor nanostructures at picosecond and femtosecond time scales. The contributions cover the latest research on a wide range of topics. In particular they include novel experimental techniques for studying and characterizing nanostructure materials. The contributions are written in a tutorial way so that not only researchers in the field but also researchers and graduate students outside the field can benefit.

Optical Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Nanostructures

Optical Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: Eougenious L. Ivchenko
Publisher: Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2005
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781842651506

This volume looks at optical spectroscopy of semiconductir nanostructures. Some of the topics it covers include: kingdom of nanostructures; quantum confinement in low-dimensional systems; resonant light reflection; and transmission and absorption.

Ultrafast Dynamics In Molecules, Nanostructures And Interfaces - Selected Lectures Presented At Symposium On Ultrafast Dynamics Of The 7th International Conference On Materials For Advanced Technologies

Ultrafast Dynamics In Molecules, Nanostructures And Interfaces - Selected Lectures Presented At Symposium On Ultrafast Dynamics Of The 7th International Conference On Materials For Advanced Technologies
Author: Guglielmo Lanzani
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-01-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814556939

Primary events in natural systems or devices occur on extremely short time scales, and yet determine in many cases the final performance or output. For this reason research in ultrafast science is of primary importance and impact in both fundamental research as well as its applications. This book reviews the advances in the field, addressing timely and open questions such as the role of quantum coherence in biology, the role of excess energy in electron injection at photovoltaic interfaces or the dynamics in quantum confined structures (e.g. multi carrier generation). The approach is that of a monograph, with a broad tutorial introduction and an overview of the recent results. This volume includes selected lectures presented at Symposium on Ultrafast Dynamics of the 7th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies.

Novel Tools for Ultrafast Spectroscopy

Novel Tools for Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Author: Thomas William Jarvis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1362
Release: 2011
Genre:
ISBN:

Exciton dynamics in semiconductor nanostructures are dominated by the effects of many-body physics. The application of coherent spectroscopic tools, such as two-dimensional Fourier transform spectroscopy (2dFTS), to the study of these systems can reveal signatures of these effects, and in combination with sophisticated theoretical modeling, can lead to more complete understanding of the behaviour of these systems. 2dFTS has previously been applied to the study of GaAs quantum well samples. In this thesis, we outline a precis of the technique before describing our own experiments using 2dFTS in a partially collinear geometry. This geometry has previously been used to study chemical systems, but we believe these experiments to be the first such performed on semiconductor samples. We extend this technique to a reflection mode 2dFTS experiment, which we believe to be the first such measurement. In order to extend the techniques of coherent spectroscopy to structured systems, we construct an experimental apparatus that permits us to control the beam geometry used to perform four-wave mixing reflection measurements. To isolate extremely weak signals from intense background fields, we extend a conventional lock-in detection scheme to one that treats the optical fields exciting the sample on an unequal footing. To the best of our knowledge, these measurements represent a novel spectroscopic tool that has not previously been described.

Quantum Coherence Correlation and Decoherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures

Quantum Coherence Correlation and Decoherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: Toshihide Takagahara
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2003-02-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080525121

Semiconductor nanostructures are attracting a great deal of interest as the most promising device with which to implement quantum information processing and quantum computing. This book surveys the present status of nanofabrication techniques, near field spectroscopy and microscopy to assist the fabricated nanostructures. It will be essential reading for academic and industrial researchers in pure and applied physics, optics, semiconductors and microelectronics. The first up-to-date review articles on various aspects on quantum coherence, correlation and decoherence in semiconductor nanostructures