Abstract
Clear negative differential resistance has been observed in a GaAs/AlAs/GaAs single-barrier heterostructure due to the presence of a quasi-bound state associated with the X-point profile. This surprising result is due to the fact that although the Γ-point profile of this heterostructure is a simple single tunneling barrier, the X-point profile actually constitutes a quantum well some 0.3 eV deep lying about 0.2 eV above the Γ point of GaAs. The experimental evidence is a sharp cutoff in conductance at about 0.36 V bias, characteristic of tunneling via a confined state.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
