OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUPERLATTICES (REVIEW)
S.A. Zalova,
2024   03   en   p.09-19

ABSTRACT

The optical properties of semiconductor superlattices are considered - solid-state structures in which, in addition to the periodic potential of the crystal lattice, there is an additional one-dimensional potential, the period of which significantly exceeds the lattice constant.

Keywords: semiconductor superlattice, absorption coefficient, Wannier-Stark energy level, magnetophonon resonance.
DOI:10.70784/azip.1.2024309

Received: 10.07.2024
Internet publishing: 14.08.2024

AUTHORS & AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Physics Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, 131 H.Javid ave, Baku, AZ-1143, Azerbaijan
E-mail: zalova0300@gmail.com

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