Quantum dots in the strong confinement regime: A model system for gain in quasi zero-dimensional semiconductors

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作者
Giessen, H
Woggon, U
Fluegel, B
Mohs, G
Hu, YZ
Koch, SW
Peyghambarian, N
机构
[1] MAX PLANCK INST FESTKORPERFORSCH,D-70569 STUTTGART,GERMANY
[2] UNIV KARLSRUHE,INST ANGEW PHYS,D-76128 KARLSRUHE,GERMANY
[3] UNIV MARBURG,FACHBEREICH PHYS,D-35112 MARBURG,GERMANY
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10.1016/0301-0104(96)00193-0
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We present a model for gain in a quasi zero-dimensional quantum confined semiconductor system. Due to a combination of a multitude of one-electron-hole pair and two-electron-hole pair transitions and inhomogeneous broadening, the gain region is broad, quasi-continuous and stretches below the absorption edge. Femtosecond experiments in the gain region of strongly confined CdSe quantum dots confirm our theoretical predictions.
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页码:71 / 78
页数:8
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