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Theoretical Analysis of Interband Single-Photon Light Absorption in Semiconductors - Effects of Valence-Conduction Band Mixing and Temperature-Dependent Bandgap

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Publication Date2025-06-09
JournalEast European Journal of Physics
AuthorsRustam Yavkachovich Rasulov, Voxob Rustamovich Rasulov, Nurillo Ubaydullo ogli Kodirov, Mardonbek Kh. Nasirov, I. Éshboltaev
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  • The paper presents a theoretical analysis of single-photon absorption in semiconductors, considering valence-conduction band mixing and temperature-dependent bandgap.
  • The study focuses on semiconductors with diamond and zinc blende lattice structures.
  • It examines optical transitions involving light and heavy holes and the conduction band, incorporating temperature effects and coherent saturation.
  • The findings suggest that heavy holes contribute significantly more (approximately 10 times) than light holes to single-photon absorption.
  • The relationship between linear-circular dichroism and light intensity is explored, highlighting the role of coherent saturation.
  • The Varshni and Passler models are used to describe the temperature dependence of the bandgap.
  • Computational tools like “Maple” are used for calculations.

| Parameter | Value | Parameter
| K(1)c,±1/2;hh,±3/2(ω,T) maximum value | 1 (normalized)
| Rabi parameter (hh)

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This study presents a theoretical analysis of the spectral and temperature dependence of the single-photon absorption coefficient for linearly and circularly polarized light in semiconductors with diamond and zinc blende lattice structures. Optical transitions involving subbands of light and heavy holes and the conduction band are examined, incorporating effects such as temperature-dependent bandgap, valence-conduction band state mixing, and coherent saturation. The findings indicate that heavy holes contribute approximately 10 times more than light holes to single-photon absorption. Furthermore, the relationship between linear-circular dichroism and light intensity is explored, emphasizing the role of coherent saturation effects.