Abstract
Persistent IR photoconductivity in InAs/GaAs structures with layers of QDs with a p-and n-type conductivity was studied. At the initial stage, after the illumination is switched off, the relaxation of photoconductivity follows a logarithmic law. The relaxation time depends on temperature; it decreases as temperature increases. A simple model of photoconductivity relaxation, based on thermal activation of carriers from the QD layer, is proposed. The model is consistent with the experimental data.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 210-216 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Semiconductors |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics