Congratulations to Jana Schlücking
- Reiter

We congratulate Jana Schlücking on successfully completing her Master’s thesis entitled “Theory of Quantum Dot Photon Properties: Influence of Hot States and Phonons”.
In her thesis, Jana theoretically investigated how quantum dots can serve as excellent single-photon sources when the temperature is increased from cryogenic levels around 4 K to about 30 K. While the latter is still far below room temperature, 30K can be achieved with compact Stirling coolers, making quantum dot photon sources significantly more accessible for technological applications.
Her analysis focused on how phonon-induced pure dephasing and higher excited quantum dot states, so-called hot states, influence photon indistinguishability, a key parameter for quantum cryptography. The understanding gained from her work provide a foundation for developing mitigation strategies aimed at achieving nearly perfect photons even at elevated temperatures around 30 K.
Jana’s theoretical research was carried out in close collaboration with the experimental group of Armando Rastelli at Johannes Kepler University Linz. This collaboration included numerous online discussions and an inspiring visit to the laboratories in Austria.
Jana will continue with her PhD studies in our group, and we look forward to seeing what exciting results she will achieve next.






