Abstract
Quantum light and in particular single photons have become essential resources for a growing number of quantum applications including quantum computing, quantum key distribution and quantum metrology. Solid-state atomlike systems such as semiconductor quantum dots and color defects in crystals have become the hallmark of highly pure single photon emitters in the past two decades. A particular interest has been developed in nanocrystal quantum dots (NQDs) and color centers in diamond as potential compact room-temperature emitters. There are however several challenges that inhibit the use of such sources in current technologies including low photon extraction efficiency, low emission rates and relatively low single photon purities. In this work we will review our efforts in overcoming these technical difficulties using several complementary methods including designing several nanoantenna devices that enhance the directionality and emission rate of the nanoemitter. In addition, we developed several temporal heralding techniques to overcome the hurdle of low single photon purity in NQDs in an effort to produce a highly pure, bright and efficient single photon source on-chip.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Optical Sensing, Imaging, and Photon Counting |
Subtitle of host publication | From X-Rays to THz |
Editors | Manijeh Razeghi, Oleg Mitrofanov, Jose Luis Pau Vizcaino, Chee Hing Tan |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510620292 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Event | Optical Sensing, Imaging, and Photon Counting: From X-Rays to THz 2018 - San Diego, United States Duration: 22 Aug 2018 → 23 Aug 2018 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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Volume | 10729 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
Conference | Optical Sensing, Imaging, and Photon Counting: From X-Rays to THz 2018 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 22/08/18 → 23/08/18 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 SPIE.
Keywords
- Directional emission
- Purcell effec
- Quantum emitters
- Single photon purity
- Single photon source