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Terahertz rectification by periodic two-dimensional electron plasma

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4811706· OSTI ID:22163071
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  1. Kotelnikov Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Saratov 410019 (Russian Federation)
The physics of terahertz rectification by periodic two-dimensional electron plasma is discussed. Two different effects yielding terahertz rectification are studied: the plasmonic drag and plasmonic ratchet. Ultrahigh responsivity of terahertz rectification by periodic two-dimensional electron plasma in semiconductor heterostructures and graphene is predicted.
OSTI ID:
22163071
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Journal Issue: 25 Vol. 102; ISSN APPLAB; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English