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Title: Many-body effects in the gain spectra of highly excited quantum-dot lasers

Journal Article · · Physical Review B

Optical gain spectra are computed for quantum dots under high excitation conditions, where there is a non-negligible two-dimensional carrier density surrounding the dots. Using a screened Hartree-Fock theory to describe the influence of the Coulomb interaction, we find different self-energy shifts for the dot and quantum-well transitions. Furthermore, in contrast to the result for quantum-well and bulk systems, the peak gain at the quantum-dot transition computed including Coulomb effects is reduced from its free carrier value.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
40277589
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Vol. 64, Issue 11; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.64.115315; Othernumber: PRBMDO000064000011115315000001; 064135PRB; PBD: 15 Sep 2001; ISSN 0163-1829
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English