Abstract
Carrier capture and recombination in quantum dots are random processes. Conventional rate equation models do not take into account this property. Based on our theory of random population we predict recombination spectra, transients, and gain of quantum-dot ensembles. Even with infinitely fast interlevel energy relaxation excited levels become considerably populated. The impact of a slowdown of energy relaxation is modeled and criteria for a conclusive experimental observation of a finite interlevel-scattering time are given.
- Received 29 October 1996
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.55.9740
©1997 American Physical Society
