Abstract
We report the first terahertz study of the intraexcitonic 1s-2p transition at high excitation densities in GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs quantum wells. A strong shift, broadening, and ultimately the disappearance of this resonance occurs with increasing density, after ultrafast photoexcitation at the near-infrared exciton line. Densities of excitons and unbound electron-hole pairs are followed quantitatively using a model of the composite terahertz dielectric response. Comparison with near-infrared absorption changes reveals a significantly enhanced energy shift and broadening of the intraexcitonic resonance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 161314 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 15 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics