Rabi oscillations in quantum dots?

In summary, the conversation discusses the topic of Rabi oscillations in a quantum dot and suggests reading articles or books to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon. The person also apologizes for their English and mentions being confused after reading some articles. They clarify that a quantum dot can be approximated as a two-state system when in resonance with an electromagnetic field, leading to Rabi oscillations.
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paolorossi
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someone can suggest some article or book, that explains the phenomenon of Rabi oscillations in a quantum dot?
thanks and sorry for my english ;)
 
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Have you tried reading on wikipedia about the two separate things you ask about? Read about Rabi oscillations to understand the phenomenon for any generic two-level system, and read about quantum dots to know what two levels are involved in this particular case.

If you've done that, maybe you can formulate more specific questions.
 
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reading some articles I had confused ideas... rightly a quantumdot can be approximated with a two-states system in case it is in resonance with an electromagnetic field. hence the oscillations of rabi.
sorry for the question that I did in a moment of panic ;) thanks for the reply.
 

Related to Rabi oscillations in quantum dots?

1. What are Rabi oscillations in quantum dots?

Rabi oscillations in quantum dots refer to the periodic and coherent oscillations of the population of electrons or holes between two energy levels in a quantum dot, induced by a resonant electromagnetic field. This phenomenon is a result of the interaction between the quantum dot and the external electromagnetic field.

2. How do Rabi oscillations occur in quantum dots?

Rabi oscillations occur in quantum dots when the energy difference between two energy levels in the dot matches the energy of the incident electromagnetic field. This causes the electrons or holes to undergo coherent oscillations between the two energy levels, leading to a periodic change in the population of the energy levels.

3. What is the significance of Rabi oscillations in quantum dots?

Rabi oscillations in quantum dots have significant implications for quantum computing and quantum information processing. They can be used to manipulate the quantum state of the dot, allowing for the creation of quantum logic gates and quantum algorithms. Additionally, they can be used for high precision measurements and sensing.

4. What factors affect Rabi oscillations in quantum dots?

The strength and frequency of the external electromagnetic field, as well as the energy separation between the two energy levels in the quantum dot, are the main factors that affect Rabi oscillations in quantum dots. Other factors such as temperature, size and shape of the quantum dot, and interactions with the environment can also have an impact on the oscillations.

5. How are Rabi oscillations measured in quantum dots?

Rabi oscillations can be measured using various techniques such as time-resolved spectroscopy, pump-probe spectroscopy, or Ramsey interferometry. These techniques involve exciting the quantum dot with an electromagnetic pulse and measuring the resulting oscillations in the population of the energy levels using optical or electrical measurements.

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