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    • Quantum Optics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • High-purity single-photon sources (SPS) are crucial for quantum technologies.
    • Existing SPS often require cryogenic temperatures, limiting practical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an ultra-bright, room-temperature solid-state SPS.
    • To enhance the efficiency of SPS using integrated photonic structures.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized atomic defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) as the light-emitting material.
    • Integrated the hBN defect with a solid immersion lens (SIL) to improve light extraction.
    • Characterized the photon emission rate and purity at room temperature.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved an ultra-bright solid-state SPS based on hBN defects.
    • The integrated SIL enhanced the source efficiency by a factor of six.
    • The system demonstrated a high emission rate exceeding ten million single photons per second at room temperature.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed hBN-based SPS offers a promising solution for practical quantum applications.
    • Room-temperature operation and high brightness are key advantages for quantum communication.
    • Further integration of SIL with hBN defects can advance quantum photonic devices.