Quantum size dependent optical nutation in a core-shell CdSe/ZnS quantum dot

The energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions have been obtained for a core-shell CdSe/ZnS quantum dot structure under effective-mass approximation. The electric transition dipole moment is calculated for the 1s–2s electronic transition. The optical nutation signal of the transition of electrons has been calculated numerically based on optical Bloch equations. Particularly, we have investigated the quantum size, the core's radius and the shell's thickness, dependent optical nutation. It is shown from calculation results that the optical nutation signal is sensitive to the size and structure change. And the reasons for the variation of the Rabi frequency have been discussed based on the theory of the quantum size confined effect (QSCE).