Quantum-Well Plasma Instability in the Resonant Tunneling Regime
Abstract
The resonant tunneling is accompanied by the accumulation of the 2D electrons in the well between the barriers of the double-barrier heterostructures. It leads to the I-V curve of Z-type in the high-quality structures. We have shown that it also leads to the instability of the 2D plasmons in the quantum well. The build up of the instability can give rise to the lateral static domains in the tunnel current, that in its turn results in the kinks in the region of the central arm of Z of the I-V curve.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 18, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADP012920
Entities
People
- J. K. Maan
- L. Eaves
- M. N. Feiginov
- V. A. Volkov
Organizations
- University of Nottingham