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Compact Quantum Dots for Single-molecule Imaging
Published on: October 9, 2012
Numerical optimization of the extraction efficiency of a quantum-dot based single-photon emitter into a single-mode
Abstract:
We present a numerical method for the accurate and efficient simulation of strongly localized light sources, such as quantum dots, embedded in dielectric micro-optical structures. We apply the method in order to optimize the photon extraction efficiency of a single-photon emitter consisting of a quantum dot embedded into a multi-layer stack with further lateral structures. Furthermore, we present methods to study the robustness of the extraction efficiency with respect to fabrication errors and defects.
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