Abstract

We present simulation results, based on a one-dimensional p-i-n photodetector model, to explain the reductions in photodetector response observed at high optical powers. The nonlinear effects are attributed to the redistribution of the internal electric field due to space-charge effects created by the photocarriers. The corresponding modification of the position-dependent charge velocities results in high-frequency response reduction, roll-off reduction, and pulse narrowing. Electric field redistribution leads to two dimensional effects, which must be included for accurate modeling of milliampere photocurrents. >

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