arXiv · 1310.3804
Multiple intrinsically identical single photon emitters in the solid-state
Abstract
Emitters of indistinguishable single photons are crucial for the growing field of quantum technologies. To realize scalability and increase the complexity of quantum optics technologies, multiple independent yet identical single photon emitters are also required. However typical solid-state single photon sources are inherently dissimilar, necessitating the use of electrical feedback or optical cavities to improve spectral overlap between distinct emitters. Here, we demonstrate bright silicon-vacancy (SiV-) centres in low-strain bulk diamond which intrinsically show spectral overlap of up to 91% and near transform-limited excitation linewidths. Our results have impact upon the application of single photon sources for quantum optics and cryptography, and the production of next generation fluorophores for bio-imaging.
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Lachlan J. Rogers, Kay D. Jahnke, T. Teraji, Luca Marseglia, Christoph. Müller, Boris Naydenov, Hardy Schauffert, C. Kranz, Junichi Isoya, Liam P. McGuinness, Fedor Jelezko. 2014-06-05. Multiple intrinsically identical single photon emitters in the solid-state. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms5739
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