Abstract

Over the last several years there have been significant advances in quantum optoelectronics. We focus on a number of these advances based on such quantum effects as nonclassical states of light, quantum nondemolition detection, modification of spontaneous emission characteristics, and resonant tunneling. These quantum effects have communication device applications in addition to multiple quantum well lasers including the possibility of zero threshold lasers, efficient photon number detection, and quantum effect logic gates.

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