13 Semiconductor cavities and light extraction methods

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents IX
4. Abbreviations XV
5. Part I: Fundamentals of optics and quantum optics for single- and entangled photon sources
6. 1 Chaotic light and correlation functions 1
7. 2 Quantum theory of radiation 20
8. 3 Classification of light states and photon statistics 33
9. 4 Quantum optics with photon number states 46
10. 5 Single photons from single emitters: properties and their experimental characterization 58
11. 6 Cavity quantum electrodynamics 127
12. Part II: Physics of semiconductor quantum dots
13. 7 Basic physical properties of quantum dots 145
14. 8 Environmental influences on the physical properties of quantum dots 177
15. 9 Tuning the physical properties of quantum dots 206
16. 10 Optical and electrical excitation methods of quantum dots 228
17. 11 Photon indistinguishability and two-photon interference 251
18. Part III: Technologies and devices
19. 12 Fabrication of QDs and nanofabrication methods 265
20. 13 Semiconductor cavities and light extraction methods 288
21. 14 Single- and entangled-photon sources, integrated quantum photonics 309
22. Bibliography 341
23. Index 355