Title :
Analysis of single photon micropillar optical switch using semi-analytical model
Author :
Carswell, S.T. ; Hu, C.Y. ; Young, A.B. ; Oulton, R. ; Schneider, C. ; Hofling, S. ; Kamp, M. ; Rarity, J.G.
Author_Institution :
Merchant Venturers Sch. of Eng., Univ. of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Abstract :
We have developed an optical switch with a quantum dot in a high Q-factor microcavity. Experimental reflectivity spectroscopy fitted by a semi-analytical model estimates the intracavity photon number required to switch the device as 0.13.
Keywords :
Q-factor; micro-optics; microcavities; optical switches; quantum dots; reflectivity; high Q-factor microcavity; intracavity photon number; reflectivity spectroscopy; semianalytical model; single photon micropillar optical switch; Cavity resonators; Couplings; Educational institutions; Optical switches; Photonics; Quantum dots; Reflectivity;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
