Strain tuning of quantum dot optical transitions via laser-induced surface defects

Cristian Bonato*, Evert Van Nieuwenburg, Jan Gudat, Susanna Thon, Hyochul Kim, Martin P. van Exter, Dirk Bouwmeester

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Abstract

We discuss the fine-tuning of the optical properties of self-assembled quantum dots by the strain perturbation introduced by laser-induced surface defects. We show experimentally that the quantum dot transition redshifts, independently of the actual position of the defect, and that such frequency shift is about a factor five larger than the corresponding shift of a micropillar cavity mode resonance. We present a simple model that accounts for these experimental findings.

Original languageEnglish
Article number075306
JournalPhysical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume84
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Aug 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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