Two-photon absorption and emission dynamics of bulk GaAs

Bulk n-type GaAs (dopant silicon) is investigated with picosecond pump pulses of a passively mode-locked Nd:glass laser. The two-photon absorption, the spontaneous emission, and the longitudinal amplified spontaneous emission are measured. The experimental results are compared with computer simulations and relevant material parameters are determined.

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