Abstract
A fully microscopic theory is developed to study the nonlinear terahertz dynamics of incoherent excitons in semiconductor quantum wells. The theory is evaluated for strong-field excitation conditions leading to terahertz-induced population transfer, Rabi oscillations, and extreme-nonlinear dynamics. The characteristic signatures of the different effects in typical terahertz transmission-reflection experiments are identified.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 165308 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 4 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics