Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves, Volume. 44, Issue 3, 365(2025)

Photoelectric conversion of critically coupled quantum well devices in the strong coupling regime

Jian-Tao SONG1、*, Shu-Huan MA1, Chen-Xiao WANG1,2, Fan YANG1,2, Zhi-Jian CHEN1,2, and Bi-Mu YAO2
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  • 1School of Physical Science and Technology,ShanghaiTech University,Shanghai 201210,China
  • 2State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics,Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Shanghai 200083,China
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    To enhance the net photoelectric conversion efficiency of quantum well infrared photodetectors, this study investigates the matching conditions between radiative dissipation and coupling strength in devices operating in the strong light-matter coupling regime. A critical coupling model distinct from the conventional intrinsic and radiative dissipation matching is proposed. Through an analytical model, the contributions of intrinsic thermal dissipation and coupling strength to the critical conditions are quantified. The results indicate that, with optimized matching parameters, the net photoelectric absorption efficiency, excluding thermal dissipation, can exceed 95%. Moreover, under the synergistic regulation of the strong coupling mechanism and critical coupling conditions, the photodetection response can be enhanced by up to 160%. This work highlights the importance of optimizing dissipation and coupling parameters under strong coupling conditions, providing theoretical and design guidance for improving photoelectric conversion efficiency and enhancing the performance of quantum well infrared photodetectors.

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    Jian-Tao SONG, Shu-Huan MA, Chen-Xiao WANG, Fan YANG, Zhi-Jian CHEN, Bi-Mu YAO. Photoelectric conversion of critically coupled quantum well devices in the strong coupling regime[J]. Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 2025, 44(3): 365

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    Paper Information

    Category: Infrared Physics, Materials and Devices

    Received: Dec. 3, 2024

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Jul. 9, 2025

    The Author Email: Jian-Tao SONG (songjt2024@shanghaitech.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.11972/j.issn.1001-9014.2025.03.006

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