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Quantum optics with single quantum dot devices

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: A single radiative transition in a single-quantum emitter results in the emission of a single photon. Single quantum dots are single-quantum emitters with all the requirements to generate single photons at visible and near-infrared wavelengths. It is also possible to generate more than single photons with single quantum dots. In this paper we show that single quantum dots can be used to generate non-classical states of light, from single photons to photon triplets. Advanced solid state structures can be fabricated with single quantum dots as their active region. We also show results obtained on devices based on single quantum dots.

Source: New Journal of Physics

DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/6/1/096

Authors: Valéry Zwiller, Thomas Aichele, Oliver Benson

Institutions: ETH Zurich, Institute for Quantum Electronics, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Language: English

Topic: Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610

Funders: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Lunds Universitet, Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung, CHIST-ERA