Abstract
The microscopic foundation of quantum-optical spectroscopy is presented. It is proposed to use this technique to generate and detect quasiparticle states in semiconductors whose quantum-statistical properties are governed by that of the exciting light. While resonant classical excitation induces an optical interband polarization, low-intensity quantum excitation directly seeds a quantum-degenerate exciton state which is characterized by long-range order, anomalous reduction of Coulomb and phonon scattering, as well as strongly enhanced and directional quantum emission.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 013813 |
| Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| State | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics