Non-equilibrium optical phonon dynamics in bulk and low-dimensional semiconductors

G. P. Srivastava

doi:10.1117/12.698263

8 February 2007 Non-equilibrium optical phonon dynamics in bulk and low-dimensional semiconductors

G. P. Srivastava

Proceedings Volume 6471, Ultrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors and Nanostructure Materials XI and Semiconductor Photodetectors IV; 64710W (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698263
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2007, 2007, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We present theoretical investigations of the intrinsic dynamics of long-wavelength non-equilibrium optical phonons in bulk and low-dimensional semiconductors. The theory is based on the application of Fermi's golden rule formula, with phonon dispersion relations as well as crystal anharmonicity considered in the framework of isotropic continuum model. Contributions to the decay rates of the phonon modes are discussed in terms of four possible channels: Klemens channel (into two acoustic daughter modes), generalised Ridley channel (into one acoustic and one optical mode), generalised Vallee-Bogani channel (into a lower mode of the same branch and an acoustic mode), and Barman-Srivastava channel (into two lower-branch optical modes). The role of crystal structure and cation/anion mass ratio in determining the lifetime of such modes in bulk semiconductors is highlighted. Estimates of lifetimes of such modes in silicon nanowires and carbon nanotubes will also be presented. The results support and explain available experimental data, and make predictions in some cases.

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G. P. Srivastava "Non-equilibrium optical phonon dynamics in bulk and low-dimensional semiconductors", Proc. SPIE 6471, Ultrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors and Nanostructure Materials XI and Semiconductor Photodetectors IV, 64710W (8 February 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698263

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