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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Quantum Information Science
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) requires strong light-matter interactions.
    • Deterministic single-photon sources are crucial for quantum technologies.
    • Existing micro-cavity designs face limitations in tuning and coupling efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and demonstrate a novel hemispherical micro-cavity for enhanced quantum dot-light interaction.
    • To achieve the strong coupling regime in cavity QED.
    • To enable the deterministic generation of single photons.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a half-monolithic micro-cavity combining a planar semiconductor distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) mirror with integrated quantum dots (QDs) and an external concave micro-mirror.
    • Positioning QDs at the antinode of the cavity field for maximal interaction.
    • Utilizing a concave micro-mirror to create a diffraction-limited mode-waist for large coupling constants.

    Main Results:

    • A novel hemispherical micro-cavity design integrating quantum dots within a DBR mirror.
    • Achieved a configuration maximizing light-matter interaction via QD placement and a focused mode-waist.
    • The half-monolithic design offers enhanced spatial and spectral tuning capabilities compared to fully monolithic structures.

    Conclusions:

    • The reported hemispherical micro-cavity design shows potential for reaching the cavity QED strong coupling regime.
    • This innovative structure is a promising platform for the deterministic generation of single photons.
    • The design offers advantages in tuning and coupling, advancing quantum optical device development.