Quantum light manipulation: A path towards efficient pure room-temperature single photon sources

Hamza Abudayyeh, Boaz Lubotzky, Somak Majumder, Jennifer A. Hollingsworth, Ronen Rapaport

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Sensing, Imaging, and Photon Counting
Subtitle of host publicationFrom X-Rays to THz
EditorsManijeh Razeghi, Oleg Mitrofanov, Jose Luis Pau Vizcaino, Chee Hing Tan
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510620292
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventOptical Sensing, Imaging, and Photon Counting: From X-Rays to THz 2018 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 22 Aug 201823 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10729
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Sensing, Imaging, and Photon Counting: From X-Rays to THz 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period22/08/1823/08/18

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Keywords

  • Directional emission
  • Purcell effec
  • Quantum emitters
  • Single photon purity
  • Single photon source

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