Tunability of the nonlinear optical absorption in a GaAs/Ga0.7 Al0.3 As spherical quantum dots under external factors

Abstract

We theoretically studied the linear, third-order nonlinear and total optical absorption coefficient changes of a typical GaAs/Al_0.3Ga_0.7As quantum dot system under the influence of hydrostatic pressure and temperature. The influence of hydrostatic pressure and temperature on the system is treated within the framework of effective mass. In this method, the relative changes of linear and nonlinear absorption coefficients are obtained by using density matrix method and iterative method. In addition, we also reveal the mechanism of the influence of hydrostatic pressure and temperature on the nonlinear optical properties, which is of great significance for us to better understand the causes. We have shown that hydrostatic pressure and temperature change the effective mass, resulting in significant changes in the linear and nonlinear optical properties of the system. In addition, we also reveal the mechanism of the influence of effective mass on the nonlinear optical properties, which is of great significance for us to better understand the causes.