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Quantum Coherence and Total Phase in Semiconductor Microcavities for Multi-Photon Excitation.
Abeer S Altowyan1, Kamal Berrada2,3, Sayed Abdel-Khalek4,5
1Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
This study shows how weak excitation in semiconductor microcavities affects quantum coherence and phase. Key parameters like field strength and coupling can control and enhance these quantum properties.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Semiconductor optics
Background:
- Quantum wells in semiconductor microcavities are crucial for quantum information processing.
- Understanding quantum coherence and phase dynamics is essential for developing quantum technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of weak excitation regimes on quantum coherence and total phase in semiconductor microcavities.
- To analyze how physical parameters affect quantumness measures and fidelity.
- To identify methods for controlling and improving coherence and phase in multi-photon excitation scenarios.
Main Methods:
- Numerical analysis of quantum well dynamics within a semiconductor microcavity.
- Examination of weak excitation regimes and multi-photon excitation.
- Quantification of coherence, total phase, and fidelity based on physical parameters.
Main Results:
- Weak excitation significantly impacts quantum coherence and total phase dynamics.
- Coherence and total phase in multi-photon excitation can be enhanced by controlling field strength, exciton-photon coupling, cavity dissipation, and spontaneous emission rates.
- Fidelity is shown to vary predictably with changes in these physical parameters.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a framework for controlling quantum coherence and phase in semiconductor microcavities.
- Findings have implications for quantum information processing, quantum optics, and fundamental physics.
- Precise control over physical parameters allows for optimization of quantum properties.
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