Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath
Solid state-based light emitters such as semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have been demonstrated to be versatile candidates to study the fundamentals of light–matter interaction. In contrast to optics with isolated atomic systems, in the solid-state dissipative processes are induced by the inherent...
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| description | Solid state-based light emitters such as semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have been demonstrated to be versatile candidates to study the fundamentals of light–matter interaction. In contrast to optics with isolated atomic systems, in the solid-state dissipative processes are induced by the inherent coupling to the environment and are typically perceived as a major obstacle toward stable performances in experiments and applications. In this theoretical model study we show that this is not necessarily the case. In fact, in certain parameter regimes, the memory of the solid-state environment can enhance coherent quantum optical effects. In particular, we demonstrate that the non-Markovian coupling to an incoherent phonon bath can exhibit a stabilizing effect on the coherent QD cavity-quantum electrodynamics by inhibiting irregular oscillations and allowing for regular collapse and revival patterns. For self-assembled GaAs/InAs QDs at low photon numbers we predict dynamics that deviate dramatically from the well-known atomic Jaynes–Cummings model. Even if the required sample parameters are not yet available in recent experimental achievements, we believe our proposal opens the way to a systematic and deliberate design of photon quantum effects via specifically engineered solid-state environments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-67c424b239454ab0b1935598b5ff36d52023-08-08T11:03:59ZengIOP PublishingNew Journal of Physics1367-26302013-01-01151010502410.1088/1367-2630/15/10/105024Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bathAlexander Carmele0Andreas Knorr1Frank Milde2Institut für Theoretische Physik, Nichtlineare Optik und Quantenelektronik, Technische Universität Berlin , Hardenbergstraße 36, EW 7-1, D-10623 Berlin, Germany; Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austrian Academy of Sciences , Technikerstrasse 25, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaInstitut für Theoretische Physik, Nichtlineare Optik und Quantenelektronik, Technische Universität Berlin , Hardenbergstraße 36, EW 7-1, D-10623 Berlin, GermanyInstitut für Theoretische Physik, Nichtlineare Optik und Quantenelektronik, Technische Universität Berlin , Hardenbergstraße 36, EW 7-1, D-10623 Berlin, GermanySolid state-based light emitters such as semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have been demonstrated to be versatile candidates to study the fundamentals of light–matter interaction. In contrast to optics with isolated atomic systems, in the solid-state dissipative processes are induced by the inherent coupling to the environment and are typically perceived as a major obstacle toward stable performances in experiments and applications. In this theoretical model study we show that this is not necessarily the case. In fact, in certain parameter regimes, the memory of the solid-state environment can enhance coherent quantum optical effects. In particular, we demonstrate that the non-Markovian coupling to an incoherent phonon bath can exhibit a stabilizing effect on the coherent QD cavity-quantum electrodynamics by inhibiting irregular oscillations and allowing for regular collapse and revival patterns. For self-assembled GaAs/InAs QDs at low photon numbers we predict dynamics that deviate dramatically from the well-known atomic Jaynes–Cummings model. Even if the required sample parameters are not yet available in recent experimental achievements, we believe our proposal opens the way to a systematic and deliberate design of photon quantum effects via specifically engineered solid-state environments.https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/10/105024 |
| spellingShingle | Alexander Carmele Andreas Knorr Frank Milde Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath New Journal of Physics |
| title | Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath |
| title_full | Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath |
| title_fullStr | Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath |
| title_short | Stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non-Markovian phonon bath |
| title_sort | stabilization of photon collapse and revival dynamics by a non markovian phonon bath |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/10/105024 |
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