Direct electromegnetic generation of high frequency acoustic waves in semiconductor superlattices

J.J. Quinn; U. Strom; L.L. Chang

doi:10.1016/0038-1098(83)90354-X

Solid State Communications

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01 Jan 1983

Direct electromegnetic generation of high frequency acoustic waves in semiconductor superlattices

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Abstract

The periodic space charge layers formed in semiconducting superlattice structures can be used for direct electromagnetic generation of high frequency acoustic waves. The mechanism for and resonant nature of the acoustic generation are discussed. © 1983.

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