Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity

Bryan Kelleher; Michael Dillane; Evgeny A. Viktorov

doi:10.1038/s41377-021-00670-y

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- Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity
- Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity
- LSA 2021年10卷第12期页码：2307-2321
- Affiliations：
  
  1.Department of Physics, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
  2.Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Lee Maltings, Dyke Parade, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland
  3.Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis, Munster Technological University, Bishopstown, Cork T12 P928, Ireland
  4.National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics, Kronverksky Pr. 49, St. Petersburg 197101, Russia
- Author bio：
  
  Bryan Kelleher (bryan.kelleher@ucc.ie)
- Funds：
- DOI：10.1038/s41377-021-00670-y
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- 纸质出版日期：2021-12-31，
  
  网络出版日期：2021-11-29，
  
  收稿日期：2021-02-15，
  
  修回日期：2021-09-03，
  
  录用日期：2021-10-21
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Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity[J]. LSA, 2021,10(12):2307-2321.

Kelleher, B., Dillane, M. & Viktorov, E. A. Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity. Light: Science & Applications, 10, 2307-2321 (2021).
Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity[J]. LSA, 2021,10(12):2307-2321. DOI： 10.1038/s41377-021-00670-y.

Kelleher, B., Dillane, M. & Viktorov, E. A. Optical information processing using dual state quantum dot lasers: complexity through simplicity. Light: Science & Applications, 10, 2307-2321 (2021). DOI： 10.1038/s41377-021-00670-y.

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We review results on the optical injection of dual state InAs quantum dot-based semiconductor lasers. The two states in question are the so-called ground state and first excited state of the laser. This ability to lase from two different energy states is unique amongst semiconductor lasers and in combination with the high

intrinsic relaxation oscillation damping of the material and the novel

inherent cascade like carrier relaxation process

endows optically injected dual state quantum dot lasers with many unique dynamical properties. Particular attention is paid to fast state switching

antiphase excitability

novel information processing techniques and optothermally induced neuronal phenomena. We compare and contrast some of the physical properties of the system with other optically injected two state devices such as vertical cavity surface emitting lasers and ring lasers. Finally

we offer an outlook on the use of quantum dot material in photonic integrated circuits.

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