Abstract
Models of carrier dynamics in quantum dots rely strongly on adequate descriptions of the carrier wave functions. In this work we numerically solve the one-band effective mass Schrodinger equation to calculate the capture times of phonon-mediated carrier capture into self-assembled quantum dots. Comparing with results obtained using approximate carrier wave functions, we demonstrate that the capture times are strongly influenced by properties of the wetting layer wave functions not accounted for by earlier theoretical analyses.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physical Review B Condensed Matter |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 19 |
Pages (from-to) | 195342 |
ISSN | 0163-1829 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Bibliographical note
Copyright 2006 American Physical SocietyKeywords
- RELAXATION