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  • Quantum information science
  • Optics and photonics
  • Condensed matter physics

Background:

  • Single-photon sources are essential for quantum information processing and quantum communication.
  • Conventional single-photon generation relies on energy level anharmonicity to prevent multi-photon absorption.
  • A need exists for alternative mechanisms that offer high purity and repetition rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and demonstrate a novel mechanism for single-photon emission based on non-Hermitian anharmonicity.
  • To explore the feasibility of this mechanism in practical quantum systems.
  • To achieve high-purity single-photon generation at high repetition rates.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical identification of single-photon emission via non-Hermitian anharmonicity (anharmonicity in losses).
  • Experimental demonstration in a hybrid metallodielectric cavity coupled to a two-level emitter.
  • Analysis of photon statistics to confirm single-photon purity.

Main Results:

  • The proposed mechanism successfully induces single-photon emission.
  • High-purity single-photon emission was observed.
  • The system demonstrated potential for high repetition rates.

Conclusions:

  • Non-Hermitian anharmonicity offers a viable and novel pathway for single-photon generation.
  • This mechanism provides a promising alternative for developing advanced quantum light sources.
  • The demonstrated hybrid cavity system is a feasible platform for practical implementation.