Magneto-Optic Studies of Semiconductor Structures At Hydrostatic Pressure an d Low Temperature.

Abstract

We developed an unique experimental system to perform optical investigations of semiconductor materials in environments generally beyond the capability of other techniques. Using the solid helium pressure generating method and a superconducting magnet, we performed laser induced luminescence studies on a variety of structures at low temperature (less than or equal to 4K), high hydrostatic pressure, and high magnetic field. A quartz fiber was utilized to provide an optical path to and from a sample subjected to values of the external parameters. The use of the fiber alleviated the need for pressure chamber windows and concern for the transmissivity of the pressure medium, and allowed investigations over a frequency range limited only by the optical properties of the fiber.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA166419

Entities

People

  • Harro Ackermann

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Band Gaps
  • Band Structures
  • Conduction Bands
  • Crystal Structure
  • Cubic Lattices
  • Energy Bands
  • Energy Gaps
  • Laser Beams
  • Measurement
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Optical Properties
  • Quantum Wells
  • Refractive Index
  • Semiconductors
  • Two Dimensional
  • Valence Bands

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers
  • Microelectronics