An optically controllable terahertz filter
- 15 May 2000
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 76 (20) , 2821-2823
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.126484
Abstract
Using a mixed type-I/type-II GaAs/AlAs multiple-quantum-well sample, we have demonstrated an optically controllable and tunable terahertz (THz) filter. Long-lived electron–hole pairs in the quantum wells allow for efficient THz attenuation over a large THz spot size (2 mm) for extremely low optical cw power. This sample can also be used as an optically tunable THz phase shifter. The optically induced change of the GaAs quantum wells from a dielectric to a conducting material leads to the observed attenuation and the shifting of the THz wave forms.Keywords
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