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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Quantum Engineering

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  • Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) offer tunable optical properties for light amplification.
  • Current CQD solid-state lasing is limited to nanosecond durations, hindering applications.
  • Thermal runaway, caused by heat buildup, is the primary limitation for sustained lasing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To overcome the nanosecond temporal limitation in colloidal quantum dot solid-state lasers.
  • To identify and mitigate the mechanisms causing thermal runaway in CQD lasing.
  • To achieve microsecond-sustained lasing in CQD materials.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of ultra-compact CQD films with inorganic-halide capping.
  • Integration of CQD films onto highly thermally conductive substrates.
  • Utilizing an optical structure designed for efficient heat dissipation and minimal optical loss.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated microsecond-sustained lasing in CQD solids, a significant temporal extension.
  • Identified thermal runaway as the key factor limiting previous CQD lasing durations.
  • Achieved high modal gain (1,200 cm⁻¹) and a low amplified spontaneous emission threshold (∼50 kW cm⁻²).

Conclusions:

  • Effective heat management is critical for enabling sustained lasing in CQD solids.
  • The developed approach overcomes thermal limitations, paving the way for advanced photonic devices.
  • Microsecond-sustained lasing in CQDs broadens their applicability in areas requiring longer emission times.