On-Chip Integrated Quantum-Dot Silicon-Nitride Microdisk Lasers

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates hybrid silicon nitride-quantum dot microlasers with record low threshold, offering stable operation and potential applications in optical communication and quantum optics.

Contribution

Introduces a novel design and processing scheme for SiN-QD microlasers enabling long-term stability and detailed characterization.

Findings

Record low threshold density of 27 μJ/cm²

Stable operation over long periods

Potential for integration in quantum optics applications

Abstract

Hybrid SiN-QD microlasers coupled to a passive SiN output waveguide with 7{\mu}m diameter and record low threshold density of 27 {\mu}J cm-2 are demonstrated. A new design and unique processing scheme starting from SiN/QD/SiN stacks offer long term stability and facilitate in depth laser characterization. This approach opens up new paths for optical communication, lab-on-a-chip, gas sensing and, potentially, on-chip cavity quantum electrodynamics and quantum optics.