Nuclear spin polarization in a single quantum dot pumped by two laser beams

Abstract

We theoretically investigate dynamic nuclear spin polarization in a self-assembled quantum dot pumped optically by two laser beams. With the assumption that a noncollinear interaction between the hole spin and nuclear spins leads to nuclear spin polarization, we find that both weak and strong nuclear spin polarizations can arise, depending on the intensities and central frequencies of the lasers. For weak nuclear spin polarization, we use a perturbation method to show that the distribution of the nuclear spin Overhauser field may become significantly narrower. Using Monte Carlo simulations to study a single quantum dot, we find that strong nuclear spin polarization can also be generated via appropriate optical pumping.

16 pages, 12 figures

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