Quantum-optical influences in optoelectronics—An introduction

Chow, Weng W.; Reitzenstein, Stephan

doi:10.1063/1.5045580

Title: Quantum-optical influences in optoelectronics—An introduction

Journal Article · 25 October 2018 · Applied Physics Reviews

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5045580 · OSTI ID:2564538

Chow, Weng W.;

This focused review discusses the increasing importance of quantum optics in the physics and engineering of optoelectronic components. Two influences relating to cavity quantum electrodynamics are presented. One involves the development of low threshold lasers, when the channeling of spontaneous emission into the lasing mode becomes so efficient that the concept of lasing needs revisiting. The second involves the quieting of photon statistics to produce single-photon sources for applications such as quantum information processing. An experimental platform, consisting of quantum-dot gain media inside micro- and nanocavities, is used to illustrate these influences of the quantum mechanical aspect of radiation. An overview is also given on cavity quantum electrodynamics models that may be applied to analyze experiments or design devices.

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Journal Information:: Applied Physics Reviews, Journal Name: Applied Physics Reviews Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 5; ISSN 1931-9401

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