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Dynamics of Current Instabilities

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The dynamic behavior associated with current instabilities in semiconductors is discussed. The important role of electrodynamic interactions is pointed out. In the mean-field approximation, these interactions can be represented by a linear feedback mechanism. Results obtained for two specific cases, the Gunn instability and the Erlbach instability, are reviewed. In these cases, there occurs a soft longitudinal dielectric relaxation mode and an undamping of transverse modes.

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  1. Institut für theoretische Physik der Universität, 7 Stuttgart 1, Azenbergstr. 12, Germany

    H. Haken

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Thomas, H. (1973). Dynamics of Current Instabilities. In: Haken, H. (eds) Synergetics. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-663-01511-6_8

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