Title :
Quantum interference injection and control of spin-polarized transient current gratings in GaAs
Author :
Kerachian, Y. ; Nemec, P. ; Bhat, R.D. ; Sipe, J.E. ; van Driel, H.M. ; Smirl, A.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Toronto Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Transient grating and quantum interference techniques are combined to inject and control spin-polarized currents (with or without an accompanying electrical current) in bulk GaAs at room temperature.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; carrier mobility; electron spin polarisation; gallium arsenide; high-speed optical techniques; optical harmonic generation; optical variables control; quantum interference phenomena; 20 degC; GaAs; bulk GaAs; quantum interference injection; room temperature; second harmonic pulses; spin-polarized transient current gratings; Absorption; Automatic control; Gallium arsenide; Gratings; Interference; Nonlinear optics; Optical control; Polarization; Pulse measurements; Temperature control;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.237917
