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Indirect-direct anticrossing in GaAs-AlAs superlattices induced by an electric field: Evidence of GAMMA-X mixing

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
We demonstrate that a GaAs-AlAs superlattice can be switched from indirect to direct, in both real and reciprocal spaces, by application of a modest axial electric field. The crossover region is found to be an anticrossing, manifesting the presence of GAMMA-X mixing by a potential measured to be of the order of 1 meV. This value is corroborated by time-decay measurements performed on different superlattices.
Research Organization:
Bell Communications Research, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
OSTI ID:
5219612
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 60:13; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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