Time-resolved spin dynamics in strained Zn 1-x Mn x Se/ZnSe spin superlattices

Author: Poweleit C.D.   Smith L.M.   Jonker B.T.  

Publisher: Academic Press

ISSN: 0749-6036

Source: Superlattices and Microstructures, Vol.20, Iss.2, 1995-02, pp. : 221-227

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Abstract

We use time-resolved spectroscopy to directly compare the spin dynamics in strained ZnMnSe epilayers and strained ZnMnSe/ZnSe spin superlattices. The spin-relaxation in these materials is observed to depend strongly on the concentration of the magnetic impurities. Surprisingly, however, no difference is observed between the spin-relaxation of excitons in the quasi-three-dimensional epilayers or the two-dimensional spin superlattices. Indeed, the spin-relaxation of excitons is also seen to be independent of the applied magnetic field or magnetization of the Mn-impurities.

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