Abstract
In this work, we perform a theoretical analysis of the electronic and optical properties of CdS quantum dot (QD) encapsulated in ZnSe matrix. The intersubband energy levels and the matching wave functions are calculated using the effective mass approximation (E.M.A) and the compact density matrix approach. The effect of self-energy contribution due to the charging of CdS QD with ZnSe matrix has been taken into account from the beginning. We found that the linear and nonlinear optical properties are considerably impacted by the size parameter and the optical intensity I. The results obtained have essential consequences for the design of optoelectronic and photonic devices.