Multiple photoexcitation of two-dimensional electron systems: bichromatic magnetoresistance oscillations revisited

TL;DR

This paper theoretically investigates how multiple radiation sources influence microwave-induced resistance oscillations in high mobility two-dimensional electron systems, revealing interference effects, modulation, and potential applications as nanoantenna devices.

Contribution

It extends the radiation-driven Larmor orbit model to multiple light sources, analyzing interference effects and proposing applications in nanoantenna technology.

Findings

Interference of harmonic motions leads to modulated magnetoresistance with pulses and beats.

Phase difference between radiations can enhance or suppress oscillations.

Multiple photoexcitation suggests potential for nanoantenna device applications.

Abstract

We analyze theoretically magnetoresistance of high mobility two-dimensional electron systems being illuminated by multiple radiation sources. In particular, we study the influence on the striking effect of microwave-induced resistance oscillations. We consider moderate radiation intensities without reaching the zero resistance states regime. We use the model of radiation-driven Larmor orbits extended to several light sources. First, we study the case of two different radiations polarized in the same direction with different or equal frequencies. For both cases we find a regime of superposition or interference of harmonic motions. When the frequencies are different, we obtain a modulated magnetoresistance response with pulses and beats. On the other hand, when the frequencies are the same, we find that the final result will depend on the phase difference between both radiation fields going from an enhanced response to a total collapse of oscillations, reaching an outcome similar to darkness. Finally, we consider a multiple photoexcitation case (three different frquencies) where we propose the two-dimensional electron system as a potential nanoantenna device for microwaves.