ISSN:
1572-9559
Keywords:
GaP light emitting diodes
;
ir-detection
;
saturation
;
response time
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Saturation of extrinsic photoconductivity in GaP:N(Zn, Te) diodes could be achieved by excitation with a TEA-CO2-laser. At wavelengths in the 10 μm range intensities of several 100 kW/cm2 being near the damage threshold were applied. Carrier lifetimes of 60 ps at 4.2 K and 200 ps at 77 K could be estimated. The only conceivable mechanism explaining these short time constants is the capture of infrared excited holes by ionized shallow acceptors in the highly compensated p-side of the diode.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01011068
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