Strong electron-hole exchange in coherently coupled quantum dots

Fält, S., Atatüre, M., Türeci, H. E., Zhao, Y., Badolato, A. and Imamoglu, A. (2008) Strong electron-hole exchange in coherently coupled quantum dots. Physical Review Letters, 100(10), 106401. (doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.100.106401)

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Abstract

We have investigated few-body states in vertically stacked quantum dots. Because of a small interdot tunneling rate, the coupling in our system is in a previously unexplored regime where electron-hole exchange plays a prominent role. By tuning the gate bias, we are able to turn this coupling off and study a complementary regime where total electron spin is a good quantum number. The use of differential transmission allows us to obtain unambiguous signatures of the interplay between electron and hole-spin interactions. Small tunnel coupling also enables us to demonstrate all-optical charge sensing, where a conditional exciton energy shift in one dot identifies the charging state of the coupled partner.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Badolato, Professor Antonio
Authors: Fält, S., Atatüre, M., Türeci, H. E., Zhao, Y., Badolato, A., and Imamoglu, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Physical Review Letters
Publisher:American Physical Society
ISSN:0031-9007
ISSN (Online):1079-7114
Published Online:11 March 2008

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