Title :
A nanophotonic switch: transient dynamics and switching operation
Author :
Sangu, S. ; Kobayashi, K. ; Kawazoe, T. ; Shojiguchi, A. ; Ohtsu, M.
Author_Institution :
ERATO Localized Photon Project, Japan Sci. & Technol. Corp., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
The operation of a nanophotonic switch was investigated theoretically. An increase in the exciton population with fast vibrations was obtained in the state-filling condition. We also found that the population decay time can be shortened by changing the state-filling time.
Keywords :
excitons; nanotechnology; optical switches; exciton; nanophotonic switch; population decay; state-filling condition; switching operation; transient dynamics; vibrations; Energy states; Excitons; Laser excitation; Nanoscale devices; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical switches; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum dots; Resonance;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238266
