Electron spin dynamics in a self-assembled semiconductor quantum dot: the limit of low magnetic fields |
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Authors: | Akimov I A Feng D H Henneberger F |
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Affiliation: | Institut für Physik, Humboldt Universit?t zu Berlin, Newtonstrasse 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany. |
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Abstract: | Using the trion as an optical probe, we uncover novel electron spin dynamics in CdSe/ZnSe Stranski-Krastanov quantum dots. The longitudinal spin lifetime obeys an inverse power law associated with recharging processes in the dot ensemble. No hint at spin-orbit mediated spin relaxation is found. At very weak magnetic fields (< 50 mT), electron spin dynamics related to the hyperfine interaction with the lattice nuclei is uncovered. A strong Knight field gives rise to nuclear ordering and formation of dynamical polarization on a 100-micros time scale under continuous electron spin pumping. The associated spin transients are temperature robust and can be observed up to 100 K. |
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