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Title: Multidimensional Coherent Spectroscopy of Semiconductors

Journal Article · · Laser & Photonics Reviews

Abstract Optical multidimensional coherent spectroscopy (MDCS) is a nonlinear spectroscopy technique where a material is excited by a series of laser pulses to produce a spectrum as a function of multiple frequencies. The technique's ability to elucidate excited‐state structure and interactions has made MDCS a valuable tool in the study of excitons in semiconductors. This review introduces the method and describes progress it has fostered establishing a better understanding of dephasing rates, coherent coupling mechanisms, and many‐body interactions pertaining to optically generated electronic excitations in a variety of semiconductor material systems. Emphasis is placed on nanostructured gallium arsenide quantum wells and quantum dots, on quantum dots in other III–V and II–VI semiconductors, and on atomically thin transition metal dichalcogenides. Recent technical advances and potential future directions in the field are also discussed.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
NONE; SC0015782
OSTI ID:
1481430
Journal Information:
Laser & Photonics Reviews, Journal Name: Laser & Photonics Reviews Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 12; ISSN 1863-8880
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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