Increase in terahertz-wave generation by difference frequency mixing by the overlap of exciton states in different GaAs/AlAs quantum wells and spectroscopic measurements

Sakaue, K., Kojima, O., Kita, T., Steer, M. J. and Hogg, R. A. (2021) Increase in terahertz-wave generation by difference frequency mixing by the overlap of exciton states in different GaAs/AlAs quantum wells and spectroscopic measurements. Optics Express, 29(15), pp. 24387-24395. (doi: 10.1364/OE.431329)

Abstract

Intense terahertz-wave emission in the higher frequency region can result in various applications such as terahertz spectroscopy and ultrafast data communication. In this study, an increase in terahertz waves by the overlap of exciton states in different quantum wells and spectroscopic demonstration are reported. The excitation energy dependence of signal intensity shows the effect of the overlap. The signals measured under the condition of square dependence of intensity on the excitation power indicate interference with the periods corresponding to the laser energy difference. Furthermore, the absorption coefficient of the transparent sheet is obtained at specific frequency. These results indicate that the generation of intense terahertz waves at various frequencies using excitons is possible and that difference frequency mixing is a useful terahertz-wave source.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kojima, Professor Osamu and Hogg, Professor Richard and Steer, Dr Matthew
• Authors: Sakaue, K., Kojima, O., Kita, T., Steer, M. J., and Hogg, R. A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering; College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• Journal Name: Optics Express
• Publisher: Optical Society of America
• ISSN: 1094-4087
• ISSN (Online): 1094-4087
• Published Online: 16 July 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 Optical Society of America
• First Published: First published in Optics Express 29(15):24387-24395
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher