{
  "id": "cond-mat/0701617",
  "version": "v1",
  "published": "2007-01-25T15:06:52.000Z",
  "updated": "2007-01-25T15:06:52.000Z",
  "title": "Contrast in transmission spectroscopy of a single quantum dot",
  "authors": [
    "B. D. Gerardot",
    "S. Seidl",
    "P. A. Dalgarno",
    "M. Kroner",
    "K. Karrai",
    "A. Badolato",
    "P. M. Petroff",
    "R. J. Warburton"
  ],
  "doi": "10.1063/1.2743750",
  "categories": [
    "cond-mat.mes-hall"
  ],
  "abstract": "We perform transmission spectroscopy on single quantum dots and examine the effects of a resident carriers spin, the incident laser spot size, polarization, and power on the experimental contrast. We demonstrate a factor of 4 improvement in the maximum contrast by using a solid immersion lens to decrease the spot area. This increase yields a maximum signal to noise ratio of 2000 Hz-1/2, which will allow for MHz detection frequencies. We anticipate that this improvement will allow further investigation of spectral fluctuation and open up the feasibility for an all-optical read-out of an electron spin in a quantum dot.",
  "revisions": [
    {
      "version": "v1",
      "updated": "2007-01-25T15:06:52.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "analyses": {
    "keywords": [
      "single quantum dot",
      "perform transmission spectroscopy",
      "mhz detection frequencies",
      "resident carriers spin",
      "solid immersion lens"
    ],
    "tags": [
      "journal article"
    ],
    "note": {
      "typesetting": "TeX",
      "pages": 0,
      "language": "en",
      "license": "arXiv",
      "status": "editable"
    }
  }
}