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Determination of Carrier Density and Dynamics via Magnetoelectroluminescence Spectroscopy in Resonant-Tunneling Diodes

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Author(s):
Cardozo de Oliveira, E. R. [1] ; Naranjo, A. [1] ; Pfenning, A. [2, 3] ; Lopez-Richard, V [1] ; Marques, G. E. [1] ; Worschech, L. [2, 3] ; Hartmann, F. [2, 3] ; Hofling, S. [2, 3] ; Teodoro, M. D. [1]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Fis, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Wurzburg, Rontgen Ctr Complex Mat Syst RCCM, D-97074 Wurzburg - Germany
[3] Univ Wurzburg, Tech Phys, Phys Inst, D-97074 Wurzburg - Germany
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED; v. 15, n. 1 JAN 22 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

We study the magneto-transport and magnetoelectroluminescence properties of purely n-doped GaAs/Al0.6Ga0.4 As resonant-tunneling diodes with an In0.15Ga0.85 As quantum well and an emitter prewell. Before the resonant-current condition, magneto-transport measurements reveal charge-carrier densities comparable for diodes with and without the emitter prewell. Landau-level splitting is observed in the electroluminescence emission from the emitter prewell, enabling the determination of the charge-carrier buildup. Our findings show that magnetoelectroluminescence spectroscopy techniques provide useful insights into the charge-carrier dynamics in resonant-tunneling diodes and comprise a versatile tool to complement magneto-transport techniques. This approach might pave the way for the development of potentially more efficient optoelectronic resonant-tunneling devices by, e.g., monitoring voltage-dependent charge accumulation for the improvement of built-in fields and hence the maximization of the photodetector efficiency and/or the minimization of optical losses. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/01914-0 - Functionalizing the optical emission in quantum tunneling nanostructures in different spectral intervals
Grantee:Marcio Daldin Teodoro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/18719-1 - Electronic carriers dynamics in semiconductor nanostructures
Grantee:Marcio Daldin Teodoro
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/02112-3 - Optical and transport phenomena in nano-devices
Grantee:Victor Lopez Richard
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants