Quantum Dot Microdrop Laser
- 10 May 2008
- journal article
- letter
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Nano Letters
- Vol. 8 (6) , 1709-1712
- https://doi.org/10.1021/nl080661a
Abstract
We report single-mode and multimode lasing from isolated spherical liquid microcavities containing CdSe/ZnS nanocrystal quantum dots. Lasing is observed at densities more than 2 orders of magnitude lower than previously demonstrated or theoretically predicted, assuming a uniform nanocrystal quantum dot distribution. Charged droplets, between 10 and 40 µm in size, are electrodynamically levitated and optically pumped. Substantial laser signals at low thresholds are measured from the directional emission normal to the pump beam, owing to the high Q cavity modes.Keywords
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