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Universal dynamics during and after ultrafast laser-induced semiconductor-to-metal transitions

Journal Article · · Physical Review B
We observe common features in semiconductor-to-metal transitions induced by femtosecond laser pulses in crystalline GaAs, amorphous GaAs, and Sb-rich films of amorphous GeSb, by tracking ultrafast changes in the spectral dielectric function. The dielectric function of the metal-like state reveals a decay in the plasma frequency with time after the transition. In addition, the plasma frequency roughly decreases with increasing excitation fluence.
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40230868
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Journal Name: Physical Review B Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 64; ISSN 0163-1829
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English