Title :
Picosecond photoconductivity and its applications
Author :
Lee, Chi H. ; Mathur, Veerendra K.
Author_Institution :
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
fDate :
10/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Phenomenon of picosecond photoconductivity has gained importance recently due to ultrafast optoelectronic switching. We describe the various theoretical considerations, which need to be taken into account during any analysis to this phenomenon. It is also pointed out that the conductive as well as dielectric properties of the photo-induced plasma can be used to control the wave propagation depending on the wavelength of the electromagnetic waves. Various possible applications of this phenomenon are discussed.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic propagation in plasma media; Electromagnetic propagation, semiconducting media; Electrooptic switches; Microwave switches; Millimeter-wave switches; Photoconducting materials/devices; Plasma generation; Semiconductor plasmas; Semiconductor switches; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic propagation; Light sources; Optical pulses; Photoconductivity; Plasma applications; Plasma devices; Plasma properties; Plasma waves; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1981.1070655
