The electron-hole liquid
- 1 May 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Contemporary Physics
- Vol. 20 (3) , 241-255
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00107517908210899
Abstract
When large numbers of electrons and holes are created by optical pumping in a semiconductor at low temperatures they condense to form a high density metallic liquid. This electron-hole liquid is unique because both charged species are itinerant and form separate Fermi seas. Numerous experiments have established the metallic nature of the liquid and the ground state density and binding energy. The latter are in excellent agreement with theoretical estimates.Keywords
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