Single quantum dot photodiodes: Rabi-flops in a two level system with electric contacts

A. Zrenner, E. Beham, S. Stufler, F. Findeis, M. Bichler, G. Abstreiter

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Abstract

On the basis of a single semiconductor quantum dot incorporated in a photodiode we have succeeded in preparing a two-level system with electric contacts, a setup which was previously not attained on the basis of other two-level systems. By means of such a single quantum dot photodiode we demonstrate the transfer of coherent optical excitations into deterministic photocurrents. Rabi oscillations are shown to be directly reflected in the photocurrent. For optical excitation with pi-pulses we observe a quantitative photocurrent given by I=f x e, where f is the repetition frequency of the experiment and e is the elementary charge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557527490, 9781557527493
StatePublished - 2003
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: 1 Jun 20036 Jun 2003

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period1/06/036/06/03

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