Review

Ultrafast spectroscopy of ZnO/ZnMgO quantum wells

  1. J.A. Davis,
  2. C. Jagadish

Article first published online: 12 AUG 2008

DOI: 10.1002/lpor.200810017

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Laser & Photonics Reviews

Laser & Photonics Reviews

Volume 3, Issue 1-2, pages 85–96, February 2009

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How to Cite

Davis, J.A. and Jagadish, C. (2009), Ultrafast spectroscopy of ZnO/ZnMgO quantum wells. Laser & Photon. Rev., 3: 85–96. doi: 10.1002/lpor.200810017

Author Information

  1. Centre for Atom Optics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 19 FEB 2009
  2. Article first published online: 12 AUG 2008
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 30 JUN 2008
  4. Manuscript Revised: 25 JUN 2008
  5. Manuscript Received: 3 APR 2008

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  • Australian Research Council

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Keywords:

  • zinc oxide; quantum wells; excitons; dynamics; ultrafast spectroscopy

Abstract

We review recent work studying the dynamics in zinc oxide quantum wells (QWs) using ultrafast optical spectroscopy. These materials present exciting possibilities for optoelectronic device applications. In order to develop these applications, it is important to understand the mechanisms of the electronic processes occurring in ZnO/ZnMgO QWs. In this review, we discuss the excitonic lifetime and the impact of the internal electric field, the potential profile, phonons, and defects. We also discuss coherence dynamics and the observation of biexcitons at room temperature.

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