Electron-hole droplets size at equilibrium

A finite lifetime τ implies that the liquid phase can only form droplets of finite size. Introducing this finite τ in the usual nucleation theory, one can obtain analytical expressions for the electron-hole droplets size, number and exciton density at steady state, in the limit of large τ. This equi...

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Published inSolid state communications Vol. 46; no. 7; pp. 579 - 582
Main Authors Combescot, M., a la Guillaume, C.Benoit
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.01.1983
Elsevier
Subjects
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Electron states
Exact sciences and technology
Excitons and related phenomena
Physics
Theoretical study
Electron hole drop
Lifetime
Exciton
Semiconductor materials
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Summary:A finite lifetime τ implies that the liquid phase can only form droplets of finite size. Introducing this finite τ in the usual nucleation theory, one can obtain analytical expressions for the electron-hole droplets size, number and exciton density at steady state, in the limit of large τ. This equilibrium size results, in fact, from a Maxwell construction on an appropriate chemical potential.
ISSN:0038-1098
1879-2766
DOI:10.1016/0038-1098(83)90696-8