Strong interaction of Fermi-edge singularity and exciton related to N=2 subband in a modulation-doped AlxGa1xAs/InyGa1yAs/GaAs quantum well

S. J. Xu, S. J. Chua, X. H. Tang, and X. H. Zhang
Phys. Rev. B 54, 17701 – Published 15 December 1996
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Abstract

We have investigated photoluminescence and photoluminescence excitation spectra from a one-side modulation-doped AlxGa1xAs/InyGa1yAs/GaAs single quantum well under a near-resonance condition between the N=2 subband and the Fermi level of the two-dimensional electron gas. Under such conditions, strong interaction between electrons at the Fermi edge and the exciton related to the N=2 subband can be observed. The Fermi-edge singularity (FES) is enhanced first, and then the FES and the N=2 exciton repel each other. Finally, the N=2 exciton is screened by excess electrons with increased excitation power. With an increase in temperature, the FES rapidly quenches, and the intensity of the N=2 exciton transition increases accompanied by a blueshift of its peak position.

  • Received 18 July 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.54.17701

©1996 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

S. J. Xu*, S. J. Chua, X. H. Tang, and X. H. Zhang

  • Centre for Optoelectronics, Department of Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119260

  • *Electronic address: elexusj@leonis.nus.sg

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Vol. 54, Iss. 24 — 15 December 1996

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