Impact ionization in optically activated switches

C. David Capps

doi:10.1117/12.59077

12 May 1992 Impact ionization in optically activated switches

C. David Capps

Proceedings Volume 1632, Optically Activated Switching II; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59077
Event: OE/LASE '92, 1992, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The role of impact ionization in switching is examined. Rate equations for three different processes are developed and analyzed in a search for two stable solutions that correspond to the on and off states of the switch.

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C. David Capps "Impact ionization in optically activated switches", Proc. SPIE 1632, Optically Activated Switching II, (12 May 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59077

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