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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 54042 |
| Journal | Advances in OptoElectronics |
| Volume | 2007 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
We describe the operation of a semiconductor-superlattice parametric oscillator (SPO) at a subterahertz frequency (near 300 GHz). The oscillator is driven by a microwave source (frequency near 100 GHz). We also present an analysis indicating that operation at frequencies above 1 THz should be possible. The SPO is based on the ability of conduction electrons in a superlattice to perform Bloch oscillations. Broadband tunability as well as the monochromacy of a driving microwave field are transferred to the SPO.
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- Materials Science(all)
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Engineering(all)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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In: Advances in OptoElectronics, Vol. 2007, 54042, 19.04.2007.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Semiconductor-superlattice parametric oscillator as a subterahertz and possible terahertz radiation source
AU - Renk, Karl F.
AU - Rogl, Andreas
AU - Stahl, Benjamin I.
AU - Muthmann, Matthias
AU - Appel, Helmut
AU - Jain, Manish
AU - Glukhovskoy, Anatoly
AU - Schuh, Dieter
AU - Wegscheider, Werner
PY - 2007/4/19
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