Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 50, Issue 9, 92303(2013)

Analysis on the Spontaneous Radiation Energy of Current Filament in GaAs Photoconductive Semiconductor Switch

Liu Hong1、*, Zheng Li2, Yang Hongjun1, Yang Wei1, Zheng Yonglin1, and Zhu Xiaoling1
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    Liu Hong, Zheng Li, Yang Hongjun, Yang Wei, Zheng Yonglin, Zhu Xiaoling. Analysis on the Spontaneous Radiation Energy of Current Filament in GaAs Photoconductive Semiconductor Switch[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2013, 50(9): 92303

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    Paper Information

    Category: Optical Devices

    Received: Apr. 10, 2013

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Sep. 29, 2013

    The Author Email: Liu Hong (liuhong_68@126.com)

    DOI:10.3788/lop50.092303

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