Epitaxial quantum dots formed by III–V compound semiconductors are excellent sources of
non-classical photons, creating single photons and entangled multi-photon states on …

The tailoring of the physical properties of semiconductor nanomaterials by strain has been
gaining increasing attention over the last years for a wide range of applications such as …

Self-assembled quantum dots comprise a versatile system with which to study quantum
effects in the solid state. Many devices have been developed that demonstrate controlled …

We report the direct observation of quantum coupling in individual quantum dot molecules
and its manipulation using static electric fields. A pronounced anticrossing of different …

The signature of coherent coupling between two quantum states is an anticrossing in their
energies as one is swept through the other. In single semiconductor quantum dots …

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) provide useful means to couple light and matter in
applications such as light-harvesting, and all-solid-state quantum information processing …

We introduce the photonic trumpet, a dielectric structure which ensures a nearly perfect
coupling between an embedded quantum light source and a Gaussian free-space beam. A …

The spin of a carrier trapped in a self-assembled quantum dot has the potential to be a
robust optically active qubit that is compatible with existing III–V semiconductor device …

We report the design, fabrication and optical investigation of electrically tunable single
quantum dots—photonic crystal defect nanocavities operating in both the weak and strong …

We study the quantum-confined Stark effect in single InAs/GaAs quantum dots embedded
within a AlGaAs/GaAs/AlGaAs quantum well. By significantly increasing the barrier height …