Fine structure of exciton complexes in high-symmetry quantum dots: Effects of symmetry breaking and symmetry elevation

• Quantum dots (QDs) of high symmetry (e.g., C-3 nu) have degenerate bright exciton states, unlike QDs of C-2 nu symmetry, making them intrinsically suitable for the generation of entangled photon pairs. Deviations from C-3 nu symmetry are detected in real QDs by polarization-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy in side-view geometry of InGaAs/AlGaAs dots formed in tetrahedral pyramids. The theoretical analysis reveals both an additional symmetry plane and weak symmetry breaking, as well as the interplay with electron-hole and hole-hole exchange interactions manifested by the excitonic fine structure.

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