Time-Resolved Two-Pulse Excitation of Quantum Dots Coupled to a Photonic Crystal Cavity in the Purcell Regime

Abstract

We investigate the nonlinear emission dynamics of quantum dots coupled to photonic crystal cavities in the Purcell regime using luminescence intensity autocorrelation. Two laser pulses with a controlled time delay sequentially excite the coupled system inducing emission that depends on the delay and laser power. We find distinct contrasts between exciton and biexciton emission as a function of time delay which originate from different nonlinearities. A quantum optical simulation is also performed that accounts for the interaction between the laser pulses, exciton, and cavity mode. DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.013602