Nonlinear electron transport in miniband superlattice driven by dual terahertz fields and a transverse magnetic field

Abstract

Time-dependent electron current response of GaAs-based miniband superlattice under dual ac electric fields and a magnetic field is studied using balance equation approach. The space charge-induced self-consistent electric field is taken into account in the model. The miniband superlattice operates in the diffusive regime without electric field domain formation. Electron current displays very complicated oscillating behavior with the influence of external fields. The effect of dissipation on nonlinear electron transport is carefully studied based on Poincaré bifurcation diagram and power spectrum. The exhibition of complicate nonlinear oscillation in superlattice is attributed to the nonlinearity induced by self-consistent field and interaction between external radiation and internal cooperative oscillating mode relative to Bloch oscillation and cyclotron oscillation.