(AASERT 95) Quantum Dot Devices and Optoelectronic Device Characterization
Abstract
We reported evidence of quasi-continuous optical gain in CdS quantum dots (QDs) fabricated by the sol gel process and embedded in glass. The gain spectra were obtained using the pump and probe technique and nanosecond (quasi resonant) excitation at 11 K. The dots were in the intermediate quantum-confirement regime and the concentration of CdS is relatively high. The gain, which is spectrally broad, develops on the low energy side of the absorption band edge. The reason why the gain, which originates from the recombination of several excited levels between two and one electron-hole pairs states (i.e., biexciton to exciton). The maximum measured gain reaches 200 cm at 11 K and 17cm at 170 K.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA379743
Entities
People
- Nasser Peyghambarian
Organizations
- University of Arizona