Progress towards terahertz acoustic phonon generation in doping superlattices

Authors

Thomas E. Wilson, Marshall UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2005

Abstract

Progress is described in experiments to generate coherent terahertz acoustic phonons in silicon doping superlattices by the resonant absorption of nanosecond-pulsed far-infrared laser radiation. Future experiments are proposed that would use the superlattice as a transducer in a terahertz cryogenic acoustic reflection microscope with sub-nanometer resolution.

Comments

Copyright 2005 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.

DOI abstract link format:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.630201

Recommended Citation

Wilson TE. “Progress towards terahertz acoustic phonon generation in doping superlattices.” In proceedings of SPIE 6010, Infrared to Terahertz Technologies for Health and the Environment, Belyanin A, Drezek R, Gmachl C, editors, Vol. 6010, 601007, (2005)