Title :
THz generation by quantum interference in optically excited Zinc-Blende quantum wells
Author :
Khurgin, Jacob B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of ECE, Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD
Abstract :
We show theoretically that one can generate substantial ballistic currents and THz radiation in the unbiased zinc-blende quantum via quantum interference of the absorption for two components of an elliptically polarized beam.
Keywords :
quantum interference phenomena; semiconductor quantum wells; submillimetre wave generation; THz generation; THz radiation; elliptically polarized beam; optical excitation; quantum interference; substantial ballistic currents; zinc-blende quantum wells; Absorption; Bonding; Frequency; Interference; Nonlinear optics; Optical beams; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Quantum mechanics; Ultrafast optics; (190.5970) Semiconductor nonlinear optics including MQW; (190.7110) Ultrafast nonlinear optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628932
