We show that resonance fluorescence, ie, the resonant emission of a coherently driven two-
level system, can be realized with a semiconductor quantum dot. The dot is embedded in a …

We report on a scalable fabrication technology for devices based on single quantum dots
(QDs) which combines site-controlled growth of QDs with an accurate alignment procedure …

We report the coupling of individual InAs quantum dots (QDs) to an external-mirror
microcavity. The external mirror is bonded to a fiber and positioned above a semiconductor …

Experimental data and modeling results are presented for a new type of vertical-cavity
surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) that solves numerous problems with oxide VCSELs. In …

We investigate the effect of a cavity on nonlinear two-photon transitions of a molecular
system and we analyze how such an effect depends on the cavity quality factor, the field …

The targeted fine tuning of semiconductor pillar microcavities by postfabrication focused ion
beam milling is described for the example of ZnSe-based structures with CdSe quantum …

In this paper we review basic optical properties of II–VI‐based monolithic microcavities with
quantum wells or quantum dots embedded. The epitaxial growth of high‐reflectivity …

Next-generation information technology is expected to rely on discrete two-state quantum
systems that can deterministically emit single photons. Quantum dots are mesoscopic (∼ …

An integrated approach to optical sensing (cm 3 excluding electronics) at concentrations of
parts-per-million or less (ppm). The invention enables the trace detection of chemicals in …

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