Quantum Well Laser - Experimental Verification of Quantum Wells

Experimental Verification of Quantum Wells

In early 1973, Henry proposed to R. Dingle, a physicist in his department, that he look for these predicted steps. The very thin heterostructures were made by W. Wiegmann using molecular beam epitaxy. The dramatic effect of the steps was observed in the ensuing experiment, published in 1974.

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