Modulation of intersubband IR absorption under intense THz irradiation

We analyze the modification of the intersubband absorption of electrons in quantum wells under intense THz irradiation. An expression for the induced current is obtained, based on the adiabatic approach and the resonant approximation. We predict the occurrence of a significant fine structure as well as the broadening and shift of the absorption under THz pump in a MW/cm$^2$ intensity range.