Spontaneous emission lifetimes of infrared quantum dots controlled with photonic crystals

Bart H. Husken, Willem L. Vos

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Abstract

The spontaneous emission decay rate of light sources is determined both by intrinsic properties of the emitter, and by the Local Density of Optical States (LDOS). Spontaneous emission control is relevant for light-matter interaction studies, vacuum field engineering, in the areas of telecommunication and quantum computing. Control over the spontaneous emission decay rate can be used to make efficient light sources, solar cells, and low-threshold lasers. Photonic crystals can control emission over large volumes, as apposed to cavities.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2009
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)9781424440801
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009
Event11th European Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2009 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 14 Jun 200919 Jun 2009
Conference number: 11
http://2009.cleoeurope.org/

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

Conference11th European Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2009
Abbreviated titleEQEC 2009
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period14/06/0919/06/09
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