Two Quantum Photoemission in Semiconductors

Authors

J. M. Moison, Laboratoire de Bagneux
M. Bensoussan, Laboratoire de Bagneux

Abstract

Two-quantum photoemission is a process in which two times the photon energy is transferred to the photoelectron. In this process, the photoelectron observed in the vacuum keeps a "memory" of the intermediate empty state by which it transited after its first excitation, and before its second excitation and its final escape. We discuss here the experimental problems involved and the information obtained in the case of the semiconductors Si and InP. We show that ballistic or non-ballistic electrons can be selected by an adequate choice of experimental conditions, yielding information on both the static and dynamic properties of the empty states.

Recommended Citation

Moison, J. M. and Bensoussan, M. (1985) "Two Quantum Photoemission in Semiconductors," Scanning Electron Microscopy: Vol. 1985: No. 3, Article 18.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/electron/vol1985/iss3/18