"Optically Probing Quantum States in Artificial Atoms and Molecules."

The development of “hybrid” quantum nanosystems combining electronic and photonic functionality opens the door to manipulate light-matter interactions and engineer quantum properties in hand made optically active nano-materials. This talk will give an overview of several research themes that focus on this kind of systems. Specific examples include the electro-optical preparation, manipulation and readout of the spin of single electrons and holes in artificial atoms and molecules and the investigation of coupling to the solid-state environment.