Solid-state devices for single-photon generation

C. Santori; K.-M. Fu; D. Fattal; R. G. Beausoleil

doi:10.1117/12.772273

26 January 2008 Solid-state devices for single-photon generation

C. Santori, K.-M. Fu, D. Fattal, R. G. Beausoleil

Proceedings Volume 6906, Quantum Electronics Metrology; 69060M (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.772273
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

General requirements for single-photon devices in various applications are presented and compared with experimental progress to date. The quantum information applications that currently appear the most promising require a matter qubit-enabled single-photon source, where the emitted photon state is linked to the state of a long-lived quantum system such as an electron spin. The nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond is a promising solid-state system for realizing such a device due to its long-lived electron spin coherence, optical addressability, and ability to couple to a manageable number of nuclear spins. This system is discussed in detail, and experimental results from our laboratory are shown. A critical component of such a device is an optical microcavity to enhance the coupling between the nitrogen-vacancy center and a single photon, and we discuss theoretically the requirements for achieving this enhancement.

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C. Santori, K.-M. Fu, D. Fattal, and R. G. Beausoleil "Solid-state devices for single-photon generation", Proc. SPIE 6906, Quantum Electronics Metrology, 69060M (26 January 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.772273

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