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Title: Quantum-optical spectroscopy of semiconductors

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PHYSREVA.73.0· OSTI ID:20786784
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  1. Department of Physics and Material Sciences Center, Philipps-University Marburg, Renthof 5, D-35032 Marburg (Germany)

The microscopic foundation of quantum-optical spectroscopy is presented. It is proposed to use this technique to generate and detect quasiparticle states in semiconductors whose quantum-statistical properties are governed by that of the exciting light. While resonant classical excitation induces an optical interband polarization, low-intensity quantum excitation directly seeds a quantum-degenerate exciton state which is characterized by long-range order, anomalous reduction of Coulomb and phonon scattering, as well as strongly enhanced and directional quantum emission.

OSTI ID:
20786784
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Vol. 73, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevA.73.013813; (c) 2006 The American Physical Society; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1050-2947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English