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Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

Double Quantum Coherence in Individual Quantum Dots Enhanced by Weak Excitation of Delocalized States

Eric W. Martin, Steven T. Cundiff

Published Jan 1, 2017• 0 citations
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Abstract

Two-quantum multidimensional coherent spectroscopy is used to probe few quantum dots in a diffraction limited spot. Creating a small number of carriers in the quasi-continuum levels enhances the signal and controls coherent coupling between states.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_qels.2017.fw4h.6

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