arXiv:1007.1784 · AIP conference proceedings

On the coupling of two quantum dots through a cavity mode

Elena del Valle, Jisoon Ihm, Hyeonsik Cheong

Published Jan 1, 2011• 1 citation

Abstract

The effective coupling of two distant quantum dots through virtual photon exchange in a semiconductor microcavity is studied. The experimental conditions for strong coupling and its manifestation in the spectra of emission are analyzed.

DOI: 10.1063/1.3666424

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