Abstract:In this paper, a theoretical background of subgap modulated photocurrent experiment is presented. It allows the investigation of the density of states ͑DOS͒ distribution, directly from the active region of a semiconductor heterojunction device. The junction is illuminated with a modulated subgap light excitation ͑i.e., light with photon energy lower than the band gap of the active layer͒. Under specific considerations for the applied reverse bias voltage and the bias-light level, a simple theoretical relation … Show more
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