This thesis sheds light on the unique dynamics of optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor quantum-dots. The complex scattering processes involved in filling the optically active quantum-dot states and the presence of charge-carrier nonequilibrium conditions are identified as sources for the distinct dynamical behavior of quantum-dot based devices. Comprehensive theoretical models, which allow for an accurate description of such devices, are presented and applied to recent experimental observations. The low sensitivity of quantum-dot lasers to optical perturbations is directly attributed to their unique charge-carrier dynamics and amplitude-phase-coupling, which is found not to be accurately described by conventional approaches. The potential of quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers for novel applications such as simultaneous multi-state amplification, ultra-wide wavelength conversion, and coherent pulse shaping is investigated. The scattering mechanisms and the unique electronic structure of semiconductor quantum-dots are found to make such devices prime candidates for the implementation of next-generation optoelectronic applications, which could significantly simplify optical telecommunication networks and open up novel high-speed data transmission schemes.
| ISBN: | 9783319258034 |
| Publication date: | 18th December 2015 |
| Author: | Benjamin Lingnau |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 193 pages |
| Series: | Springer Theses |
| Genres: |
Laser physics Engineering applications of electronic, magnetic, optical materials Electronic devices and materials Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) Optical physics |
This thesis sheds light on the unique dynamics of optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor quantum-dots. The complex scattering processes involved in filling the optically active quantum-dot states and the presence of charge-carrier nonequilibrium conditions are identified as sources for the distinct dynamical behavior of quantum-dot based devices. Comprehensive theoretical models, which allow for an accurate description of such devices, are presented and applied to recent experimental observations. The low sensitivity of quantum-dot lasers to optical perturbations is directly attributed to their unique charge-carrier dynamics and amplitude-phase-coupling, which is found not to be accurately described by conventional approaches. The potential of quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers for novel applications such as simultaneous multi-state amplification, ultra-wide wavelength conversion, and coherent pulse shaping is investigated. The scattering mechanisms and the unique electronic structure of semiconductor quantum-dots are found to make such devices prime candidates for the implementation of next-generation optoelectronic applications, which could significantly simplify optical telecommunication networks and open up novel high-speed data transmission schemes.
Nonlinear and Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Quantum-Dot Optoelectronic Devices features in the following genres: Laser physics, Engineering applications of electronic, magnetic, optical materials, Electronic devices and materials, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Optical physics
Nonlinear and Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Quantum-Dot Optoelectronic Devices is available in Hardback
Nonlinear and Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Quantum-Dot Optoelectronic Devices was written by Benjamin Lingnau and published by Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
Nonlinear and Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Quantum-Dot Optoelectronic Devices has 193 pages
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