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Nanowire-based sources of non-classical light
Dan Dalacu1, Philip J Poole, Robin L Williams
1National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada.
Nanotechnology
|February 1, 2019
Summary
Photonic nanowire sources offer high-efficiency non-classical light for quantum information processing. This review details their design, performance, and integration, comparing them to other quantum emitters.
Area of Science:
- Quantum optics
- Solid-state physics
- Nanophotonics
Background:
- Photonic nanowires are promising for generating non-classical light.
- Quantum information processing requires efficient quantum light sources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review nanowire-based quantum light sources.
- To highlight design, material, and performance aspects.
- To compare with other quantum emitter platforms.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on nanowire quantum light sources.
- Analysis of waveguide design and material properties.
- Comparison of performance metrics (purity, indistinguishability, fidelity).
Main Results:
- Nanowire sources show potential for high efficiency and integration.
- Key metrics like single photon purity and entangled-pair fidelity are discussed.
- Challenges in scalability and on-chip integration are identified.
Conclusions:
- Nanowire platforms offer unique advantages for scalable quantum technologies.
- Optimization of design and materials is crucial for performance.
- Further research is needed for on-chip integration and scalability.
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