Semiconductor Quantum Optics

Semiconductor Quantum Optics
Author: Mackillo Kira
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2011-11-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139502514

The emerging field of semiconductor quantum optics combines semiconductor physics and quantum optics, with the aim of developing quantum devices with unprecedented performance. In this book researchers and graduate students alike will reach a new level of understanding to begin conducting state-of-the-art investigations. The book combines theoretical methods from quantum optics and solid-state physics to give a consistent microscopic description of light-matter- and many-body-interaction effects in low-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures. It develops the systematic theory needed to treat semiconductor quantum-optical effects, such as strong light-matter coupling, light-matter entanglement, squeezing, as well as quantum-optical semiconductor spectroscopy. Detailed derivations of key equations help readers learn the techniques and nearly 300 exercises help test their understanding of the materials covered. The book is accompanied by a website hosted by the authors, containing further discussions on topical issues, latest trends and publications on the field. The link can be found at www.cambridge.org/9780521875097.

Quantum Optics with Semiconductor Nanostructures

Quantum Optics with Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: Frank Jahnke
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 607
Release: 2012-07-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857096397

An understanding of the interaction between light and matter on a quantum level is of fundamental interest and has many applications in optical technologies. The quantum nature of the interaction has recently attracted great attention for applications of semiconductor nanostructures in quantum information processing. Quantum optics with semiconductor nanostructures is a key guide to the theory, experimental realisation, and future potential of semiconductor nanostructures in the exploration of quantum optics.Part one provides a comprehensive overview of single quantum dot systems, beginning with a look at resonance fluorescence emission. Quantum optics with single quantum dots in photonic crystal and micro cavities are explored in detail, before part two goes on to review nanolasers with quantum dot emitters. Light-matter interaction in semiconductor nanostructures, including photon statistics and photoluminescence, is the focus of part three, whilst part four explores all-solid-state quantum optics, crystal nanobeam cavities and quantum-dot microcavity systems. Finally, part five investigates ultrafast phenomena, including femtosecond quantum optics and coherent optoelectronics with quantum dots.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Quantum optics with semiconductor nanostructures is an essential guide for all those involved with the research, development, manufacture and use of semiconductors nanodevices, lasers and optical components, as well as scientists, researchers and students. - A key guide to the theory, experimental realisation, and future potential of semiconductor nanostructures in the exploration of quantum optics - Chapters provide a comprehensive overview of single quantum dot systems, nanolasers with quantum dot emitters, and light-matter interaction in semiconductor nanostructures - Explores all-solid-state quantum optics, crystal nanobeam cavities and quantum-dot microcavity systems, and investigates ultrafast phenomena

Quantum Coherence Correlation and Decoherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures

Quantum Coherence Correlation and Decoherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: Toshihide Takagahara
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2003-02-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080525121

Semiconductor nanostructures are attracting a great deal of interest as the most promising device with which to implement quantum information processing and quantum computing. This book surveys the present status of nanofabrication techniques, near field spectroscopy and microscopy to assist the fabricated nanostructures. It will be essential reading for academic and industrial researchers in pure and applied physics, optics, semiconductors and microelectronics. - The first up-to-date review articles on various aspects on quantum coherence, correlation and decoherence in semiconductor nanostructures

Electron and Photon Confinement in Semiconductor Nanostructures

Electron and Photon Confinement in Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: BenoƮt Deveaud
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781586033521

The purpose of this course was to give an overview of the physics of artificial semiconductor structures confining electrons and photons. It furnishes the background for several applications in particular in the domain of optical devices, lasers, light emitting diodes or photonic crystals. The effects related to the microactivity polaritons, which are mixed electromagnetic radiation-exciton states inside a semiconconductor microactivity are covered. The study of the characteristics of such states shows strong relations with the domain of cavity quantum electrodynamics and thus with the investigation of some fundamental theoretical concepts.

Optical Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Nanostructures

Optical Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Nanostructures
Author: Eougenious L. Ivchenko
Publisher: Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2005
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781842651506

This volume looks at optical spectroscopy of semiconductir nanostructures. Some of the topics it covers include: kingdom of nanostructures; quantum confinement in low-dimensional systems; resonant light reflection; and transmission and absorption.

Coherent Semiconductor Optics

Coherent Semiconductor Optics
Author: Torsten Meier
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2007-02-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540325557

This book introduces the basic theoretical concepts required for the analysis of the optical response of semiconductor systems in the coherent regime. It is the most instructive textbook on the theory and optical effects of semiconductors. The entire presentation is based on a one-dimensional tight-binding model. Starting with discrete-level systems, increasing complexity is added gradually to the model by including band-structure and many-particle interaction. Various linear and nonlinear optical spectra and temporal phenomena are studied. The analysis of many-body effects in nonlinear optical phenomena covers a major part of the book.

Quantum Theory of the Optical and Electronic Properties of Semiconductors

Quantum Theory of the Optical and Electronic Properties of Semiconductors
Author: Hartmut Haug
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1994-10-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9813104783

This textbook presents the basic elements needed to understand and engage in research in semiconductor physics. It deals with elementary excitations in bulk and low-dimensional semiconductors, including quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. The basic principles underlying optical nonlinearities are developed, including excitonic and many-body plasma effects. The fundamentals of optical bistability, semiconductor lasers, femtosecond excitation, optical Stark effect, semiconductor photon echo, magneto-optic effects, as well as bulk and quantum-confined Franz-Keldysh effects are covered. The material is presented in sufficient detail for graduate students and researchers who have a general background in quantum mechanics. Request Inspection Copy

Single Semiconductor Quantum Dots

Single Semiconductor Quantum Dots
Author: Peter Michler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2009-06-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540874461

This book reviews recent advances in the field of semiconductor quantum dots via contributions from prominent researchers in the scientific community. Special focus is given to optical, quantum optical, and spin properties of single quantum dots.

Quantum Materials

Quantum Materials
Author: Detlef Heitmann
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9783642105548

Semiconductor nanostructures are ideal systems to tailor the physical properties via quantum effects, utilizing special growth techniques, self-assembling, wet chemical processes or lithographic tools in combination with tuneable external electric and magnetic fields. Such systems are called "Quantum Materials".The electronic, photonic, and phononic properties of these systems are governed by size quantization and discrete energy levels. The charging is controlled by the Coulomb blockade. The spin can be manipulated by the geometrical structure, external gates and by integrating hybrid ferromagnetic emitters.This book reviews sophisticated preparation methods for quantum materials based on III-V and II-VI semiconductors and a wide variety of experimental techniques for the investigation of these interesting systems. It highlights selected experiments and theoretical concepts and gives such a state-of-the-art overview about the wide field of physics and chemistry that can be studied in these systems.

Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Semiconductor Nanocrystals
Author: Alexander L. Efros
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1475736770

A physics book that covers the optical properties of quantum-confined semiconductor nanostructures from both the theoretical and experimental points of view together with technological applications. Topics to be reviewed include quantum confinement effects in semiconductors, optical adsorption and emission properties of group IV, III-V, II-VI semiconductors, deep-etched and self assembled quantum dots, nanoclusters, and laser applications in optoelectronics.