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This paper theoretically studies a hybrid optomechanical system embedded with two coupled quantum dots and a third-order Kerr nonlinear medium inside the cavity. The optical bistability and absorption spectrum are analyzed for the proposed system. From the Hamiltonian which describes the proposed system, a set of quantum Langevin equations are derived. Using these equations of motion, the steady-state mean field analysis is done which gives the phenomena of optical bistability. The performance of the optical switch is also analyzed in terms of gain and switching ratio. Further, the absorption spectrum of the system is derived and analyzed from the fluctuation dynamics. The optical bistability has the potential to design tunable all-optical switches. The absorption spectra display peculiar characteristics of negative absorption (transparency dip). The transparency dips are found to be strongly dependent on the frequency of the mechanical resonator. The results of our investigation reveal that the proposed system can be used as an optical switch and has numerous other applications in quantum communication systems.
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The theoretical model was proposed by A.B.B and P.K.J. Analytical calculations and plots were done by S.Y and V.B in consultation with A.B.B, P.K.J and S.R. All authors contributed to writing the manuscript and discussing the results. This work forms a part of the PhD thesis of S.Y.
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Yadav, S., Bhatt, V., Bhattacherjee, A.B. et al. Optical bistability and absorption characteristic of an optomechanical system embedded with double quantum dot and nonlinear medium. Opt Quant Electron 54, 781 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-022-04166-w
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