Quantum Interference and non-reciprocity in lifetime-broadened quantum well states

J. Faist, C. Sirtori, F. Capasso, A. I. Hutchinson, E. L.W. West, L. N. Pfeiffer

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Abstract

By inserting a tunnel barrier on either side of a coupled well structure, we force two lifetime-broadened states to interfere constructively or destructively. As the first step towards a inversionless laser, we observed non-reciprocity between emission and absorption.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 1997
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557525013
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 1997 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: May 18 1997May 23 1997

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 1997
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period5/18/975/23/97

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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