Title :
Nonlinear Terahertz Spectroscopy of Semiconductors
Author :
Koch, S.W. ; Kira, M. ; Steiner, J.T. ; Golde, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Mater. Sci. Center, Philipps Univ., Marburg, Germany
Abstract :
Studies are presented that combine optical and THz excitation in the linear and nonlinear regimes. The analysis focuses on exciton formation and decay, the plasmonic response, THz gain, excitonic Rabi flopping, and quantum-state control.
Keywords :
nonlinear optics; visible spectroscopy; THz excitation; THz gain; exciton formation; excitonic Rabi flopping; nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy; optical excitation; plasmonic response; quantum-state control; semiconductors; Excitons; Frequency; Nonlinear optics; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Plasma density; Plasmons; Resonance; Spectroscopy; Ultrafast optics; (00.6495) Spectroscopy, teraherz; (190.5970) Semiconductor nonlinear optics including MQW;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
