Etteh, N.E.I. and Harrison, P. (2002) Quantum mechanical scattering investigation of the thermionic and field induced emission components of the dark current in quantum well infrared photodetectors. Journal of Applied Physics, 92 (1). pp. 248-252. ISSN 1089-7550
Abstract
The thermionic emission and field induced emission components of the dark current in quantum well infrared photodetectors are investigated using a quantum mechanical scattering theory approach. Calculations are performed for an experimentally reported device. Using this as a standard, the device dimensions were altered in order to increase its detection wavelength to cover the mid- (MIR) and far-infrared (FIR) regions of the spectrum. The behavior of the scattering mechanisms that contribute to the thermionic emission and field induced emission components were studied. The results highlight the change in the dominating scattering mediator across the MIR and FIR bands. © 2002 American Institute of Physics.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Copyright © 2002 American Institute of Physics. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Institute of Physics. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Leeds) > Pollard Institute (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Repository Officer |
Date Deposited: | 02 Nov 2006 |
Last Modified: | 26 Oct 2016 11:52 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1481214 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | American Institute of Physics |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1063/1.1481214 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:1687 |