Observation of the Dissipative Parametric Gain in a GaAs/AlGaAs Superlattice

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العنوان: Observation of the Dissipative Parametric Gain in a GaAs/AlGaAs Superlattice
المؤلفون: Čižas, Vladislovas, Subačius, Liudvikas, Alexeeva, Natalia V., Seliuta, Dalius, Hyart, Timo, Köhler, Klaus, Alekseev, Kirill N., Valušis, Gintaras
سنة النشر: 2021
مصطلحات موضوعية: Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
الوصف: Parametric generation of oscillations and waves is a paradigm, which is known to be realized in various physical systems. Unique properties of quantum superlattices allow to investigate high-frequency phenomena induced by the Bragg reflections and negative differential velocity of the miniband electrons. Effects of parametric gain in the superlattices at different strengths of dissipation have been earlier discussed in a number of theoretical works, but their experimental demonstrations are so far absent. Here, we report on the first observation of the dissipative parametric generation in a subcritically doped GaAs/AlGaAs superlattice subjected to a dc bias and a microwave pump. We argue that the dissipative parametric mechanism originates from a periodic variation of the negative differential velocity. It enforces excitation of slow electrostatic waves in the superlattice which provide a significant enhancement of the gain coefficient. This work paves the way for a development of a miniature solid-state parametric generator of GHz\nobreakdash--THz frequencies operating at room temperature.
Comment: The main body includes 6 pages and 3 figures. Supplementary files include 10 pages, 7 figures, and 2 tables
نوع الوثيقة: Working Paper
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.128.236802
URL الوصول: http://arxiv.org/abs/2111.07715
رقم الأكسشن: edsarx.2111.07715
قاعدة البيانات: arXiv