Quantum-dot quantum-interference infrared photodetector: Design proposal and modeling of performance characteristics

N. H. Kwong, R. Binder, M. Lindberg

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Abstract

A novel design of an IR photodetector operating at wavelengths around 10 μm is presented. It is based on a three-level quantum coherence effect in semiconductor quantum dots as measured in balanced-homodyne detection in a Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The advantage of this design is the combination of room-temperature operation and fast response time, whereas the major drawback is the high noise-equivalent power.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2536-2538
Number of pages3
JournalOptics letters
Volume29
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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