Nonlinear magnetoresistance oscillations in intensely irradiated two-dimensional electron systems induced by multiphoton processes

M. Khodas*, H. S. Chiang, A. T. Hatke, M. A. Zudov, M. G. Vavilov, L. N. Pfeiffer, K. W. West

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Abstract

We report on magneto-oscillations in differential resistivity of a two-dimensional electron system subject to intense microwave radiation. The period of these oscillations is determined not only by microwave frequency but also by its intensity. A theoretical model based on quantum kinetics at high microwave power captures all important characteristics of this phenomenon which is strongly nonlinear in microwave intensity. Our results demonstrate a crucial role of the multiphoton processes near the cyclotron resonance and its harmonics in the presence of strong dc electric field and offer a unique way to reliably determine the intensity of microwaves acting on electrons.

Original languageEnglish
Article number206801
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume104
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 May 2010
Externally publishedYes

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