Multiquantum Barrier Structure Research Articles

Analysis of electron wave reflectivity and leakage current of multi‐quantum barrier: MQB

AbstractA multi‐quantum barrier (MQB) is proposed which is made of super lattices. The electron wave reflectivity and the leakage current of the MQB structure for an electron energy are calculated theoretically by means of a simplified model. The MQB structure studied here is a multiple heterostructure made of a combination of periodic structures with different well widths and barrier widths. The reflected waves from each interface are intensified by interference. The energy values at which the reflection is intensified are changed slightly by changing periodic structures. By combining these periodic structures the reflectivity is enhanced toward unity up to the energy higher than the classical barrier height. It is found from the calculations that the effective potential height of the MQB structure is higher by about 30 percent in the GaAs/AlAs and by about 50 percent in the Ga0.47In0.53As/InP than the classical barrier height. It is expected that the MQB structure can be used in high‐temperature operation light‐emitting devices and short‐wavelength light‐emitting devices.