We present a microscopic theory of polariton-polariton (PP) scattering in quantum microcavities, which is developed with allowance for the composite nature of polaritons. Analytical estimations of the effective scattering rate for PP scattering with parallel spin configuration are presented, and the role of dark excitons in the opposite spin configuration is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
JournalSuperlattices and Microstructures
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2010

    Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Research areas

  • Collective effects, Excitons, Polaritons

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