Band structures of Ge and InAs: A 20 k.p model

The band structure of direct-band-gap semiconductor (InAs) and indirect-band-gap semiconductor (Ge) is described theoretically using a 20x20 k.p model and including far-level contribution (essentially the d levels). By using this model, we obtained a quantitatively correct description of the top of the valence band and the lowest two conduction bands both in terms of energetic positions and band curvatures. In particular, the k.p Hamiltonian parameters are adjusted such that the transverse mass of the germanium conduction band is equal to the experimental value of 0.081. (C) 2002 American Institute of Physics.