Coherent control in semiconductor quantum dots: Reduced optical gain thresholds via biexciton control

David Gerbasi, Gregory D. Scholes, Paul Brumer

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Abstract

Coherent control theory is used to show that one can manipulate biexciton vs exciton populations in semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) in a typical dissipative environment. Both aligned and randomly oriented quantum dots are considered, and population control is shown to be considerable. An application to CdSe QD shows that the proposed coherent control scenario results in a significant reduction in pump intensity for the onset of optical gain.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number125321
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume82
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 21 2010
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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