Theory of parametric amplification in superlattices.
We consider a high-frequency response of electrons in a single miniband of superlattice subject to dc and ac electric fields. We show that Bragg reflections in miniband result in a parametric resonance which is detectable using ac probe field. We establish theoretical feasibility of phase-sensitive THz amplification at the resonance. The parametric amplification does not require operation in conditions of negative differential conductance. This prevents a formation of destructive domains of high electric field inside the superlattice.
Hyart
Timo
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Department of Physical Sciences, FI-90014 University of Oulu, Finland.
Shorokhov
Alexey V
AV
Alekseev
Kirill N
KN