Three-dimensionally confined modes in micropost microcavities: Quality factors and Purcell factors

被引:62
作者
Pelton, M [1 ]
Vuckovic, J
Solomon, GS
Scherer, A
Yamamoto, Y
机构
[1] Stanford Univ, Ginzton Lab, ICORP EL, Quantum Entanglement Project, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
[2] CALTECH, Dept Elect Engn, Pasadena, CA 91125 USA
[3] Stanford Univ, Solid State Photon Lab, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
[4] NTT, Basic Res Labs, Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan
关键词
cavity quantum electrodynamics; microcavities; photonic bandgaps; quantum dots; spontaneous emission modification;
D O I
10.1109/3.980269
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
We present detailed calculations of the mode structure of distributed-Bragg-reflector micropost microcavities. Two methods are used: a first-principles, finite-difference time-domain model, and an approximate, heuristic model based on the separation of variables. We calculate modal quality factors, as well as enhancement of spontaneous emission rates, from single quantum dots in the microcavities. Both ideal and realistic post shapes are considered. The two methods give similar results, and are capable of accurately predicting experimentally measured values.
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页码:170 / 177
页数:8
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