A Fiore et al 2007 J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 19 225005 doi:10.1088/0953-8984/19/22/225005
A Fiore1,2, C Zinoni1, B Alloing1, C Monat1, L Balet1, L H Li1, N Le Thomas1, R Houdré1, L Lunghi2, M Francardi2, A Gerardino2 and G Patriarche3
Show affiliationsThis paper describes the progress towards the realization of efficient single-photon sources based on semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), for application in quantum key distribution and, more generally, quantum communications. We describe the epitaxial growth of QD arrays with low areal density and emitting in the telecom wavelength range, the nanofabrication of single-QD structures and devices, and their optical and electro-optical characterization. The potential for integration with monolithic microcavities is also discussed.
68.65.Hb Quantum dots (patterned in quantum wells)
Condensed matter: electrical, magnetic and optical
Issue 22 (6 June 2007)
Received 15 August 2006, in final form 12 October 2006
Published 14 May 2007
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