Nonlinear Magnetoresistance Oscillations in Intensely Irradiated Two-Dimensional Electron Systems Induced by Multiphoton Processes

作者:Khodas M*; Chiang H S; Hatke A T; Zudov M A; Vavilov M G; Pfeiffer L N; West K W
来源:Physical Review Letters, 2010, 104(20): 206801.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.206801

摘要

We report on magneto-oscillations in differential resistivity of a two-dimensional electron system subject to intense microwave radiation. The period of these oscillations is determined not only by microwave frequency but also by its intensity. A theoretical model based on quantum kinetics at high microwave power captures all important characteristics of this phenomenon which is strongly nonlinear in microwave intensity. Our results demonstrate a crucial role of the multiphoton processes near the cyclotron resonance and its harmonics in the presence of strong dc electric field and offer a unique way to reliably determine the intensity of microwaves acting on electrons.

  • 出版日期2010-5-21