OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMAL MIXING IN QUANTUM-WELLS AND HETEROSTRUCTURES USING A GREENS-FUNCTION MODEL

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HOMEWOOD, KP [1 ]
DUNSTAN, DJ [1 ]
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[1] UNIV SURREY,DEPT PHYS,GUILDFORD GU2 5XH,SURREY,ENGLAND
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10.1063/1.347526
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O59 [应用物理学];
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We describe a simple Green's function model of interface mixing in quantum wells that provides exact quantitative solutions for real structures. Examples are given of several important low-dimensional heterostructures. The model enables the energy of the band-edge optical transition to be predicted as mixing proceeds, so that optical characterization techniques such as photoluminescence or absorption provide a powerful tool for studying mixing and obtaining interdiffusion constants.
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