Chapter 8
Conclusion and Outlook
Abstract Semiconductor photonics and quantum technologies are strongly in the
focus of current research endeavours to guarantee steady progress on the scientific
and engineering frontier. The study as well as fabrication of quantum structures, the
discovery as well as utilisation of novel materials, and the understanding as well
as harnessing of quantum phenomena are an essential part of research in these two
key scientific domains. Thus, interdisciplinary work at the crossroads of quantum
physics, nanotechnology, materials science and photonics has been inevitable with
regard to the development of optoelectronic and quantum technologies, as well as
the research performed within the author’s Habilitation project settled in this topical
landscape. This final chapter of the book provides, both, general concluding remarks
by the author and an overview on ongoing research projects carried out by the author
with the help of his team and cooperation partners. Hereby, endeavours concerning
investigations on self-mode-locked VECSELs, manipulation and control of cavity–
polaritons, as well as explorations in the field of optoelectronics and light–matter
interactions with 2D semiconductors are wrapped up with brief outlook parts.
8.1 Summary
Semiconductor photonics remains an exciting subject with yet increasing importance
for future technologies ranging from classical to quantum optics. Various types of
low-dimensional structures for quantum confinement and the engineering of optoelectronic properties are employed. Novel device concepts for applications, such as
communications, computing or metrology, are delivered. In this domain, the field of
semiconductor optics covers the fundamental aspects, whereas the field of semiconductor devices makes use of them. These subjects are strongly linked to advances
in nanotechnology and quantum physics. Their utilisation opened up the field of
quantum technologies, promising unmatched computational powers, new sensing
capabilities or secure communications.
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Conclusion and Outlook
Abstract Semiconductor photonics and quantum technologies are strongly in the
focus of current research endeavours to guarantee steady progress on the scientific
and engineering frontier. The study as well as fabrication of quantum structures, the
discovery as well as utilisation of novel materials, and the understanding as well
as harnessing of quantum phenomena are an essential part of research in these two
key scientific domains. Thus, interdisciplinary work at the crossroads of quantum
physics, nanotechnology, materials science and photonics has been inevitable with
regard to the development of optoelectronic and quantum technologies, as well as
the research performed within the author’s Habilitation project settled in this topical
landscape. This final chapter of the book provides, both, general concluding remarks
by the author and an overview on ongoing research projects carried out by the author
with the help of his team and cooperation partners. Hereby, endeavours concerning
investigations on self-mode-locked VECSELs, manipulation and control of cavity–
polaritons, as well as explorations in the field of optoelectronics and light–matter
interactions with 2D semiconductors are wrapped up with brief outlook parts.
8.1 Summary
Semiconductor photonics remains an exciting subject with yet increasing importance
for future technologies ranging from classical to quantum optics. Various types of
low-dimensional structures for quantum confinement and the engineering of optoelectronic properties are employed. Novel device concepts for applications, such as
communications, computing or metrology, are delivered. In this domain, the field of
semiconductor optics covers the fundamental aspects, whereas the field of semiconductor devices makes use of them. These subjects are strongly linked to advances
in nanotechnology and quantum physics. Their utilisation opened up the field of
quantum technologies, promising unmatched computational powers, new sensing
capabilities or secure communications.
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
A. Rahimi-Iman, Semiconductor Photonics of Nanomaterials and Quantum Structures,
Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences 196,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69352-7_8
229