Theory of THz harmonic generation in semiconductor superlattices
(Conference Presentation)

Mauro F. Pereira; David O. Winge; Andreas Wacker

doi:10.1117/12.2238615

3 November 2016 Theory of THz harmonic generation in semiconductor superlattices (Conference Presentation)

Mauro F. Pereira, David O. Winge, Andreas Wacker

Proceedings Volume 9934, Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and Applications VII; 993403 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238615
Event: SPIE Nanoscience + Engineering, 2016, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Superlattices are artificial structures with a wide range of applications and open possibilities for controlling and study transport and optical [M.F. Pereira Jr., Phys. Rev. B 52, (1995)] properties of semiconductors. In this work, we start from the full Nonequilibrium Greens Functions approach [A. Wacker et a, IEEE Journal of Sel. Top. in Quantum Electron.,19 1200611, (2013),T. Schmielau and M.F. Pereira, Appl. Phys. Lett. 95 231111, (2009)] to obtain Voltage-Current curves and compare them with experiments. By adjusting the numerical solutions of the corresponding Dyson equations to a simple model, analytical solutions are given for the nonlinear response of a biased superlattice under sub-THz radiation. The frequency multiplication process leading to multiple harmonicgeneration is described. This hybrid approach leads to predictive simulations and may have important application for a new generation of devices where the superlattices are used as both sources and detectors and may be particular useful for high resolution transient spectroscopy [A.A. Yablokov et at, IEEE Transactions on THz Science and Technology 5, 845 (2015)].

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Mauro F. Pereira, David O. Winge, and Andreas Wacker "Theory of THz harmonic generation in semiconductor superlattices (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 9934, Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and Applications VII, 993403 (3 November 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238615

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KEYWORDS

Superlattices

Semiconductors

Terahertz radiation

Harmonic generation

Nonlinear response

Numerical analysis

Sensors

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