Mott effect for an electron-hole plasma in a two-dimensional structure

Heidi Reinholz

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    21 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    We consider the formation of exciton bound states between electrons and holes in a two-dimensional layer. The medium modifications of two-particle properties are obtained from a systematic Green function approach. Compared with recent calculations for a GaAs heterostructure [Solid State Commun. 108 (1998) 199], where only screening has been considered, the importance of Pauli blocking on the shift of the binding energy of excitons is shown. The ionization degree is evaluated self-consistently for different parameter values of surface density and temperature for a GaAs heterostructure. A Mott transition is found at low temperatures and high densities. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)489-494
    JournalSolid State Communications
    Volume123
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2002

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Mott effect for an electron-hole plasma in a two-dimensional structure'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this