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    • Quantum Optics
    • Quantum Information Science
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Single photon sources are crucial for quantum optics and quantum information networks.
    • Current sources often require cryogenic temperatures and specific wavelengths, limiting practical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a practical, room-temperature, fiber-integrated single photon source.
    • To achieve emission in the telecom O-band for compatibility with existing infrastructure.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized point defects in Gallium Nitride (GaN) crystals.
    • Integrated the emitter into a fully-fibered setup leveraging telecom technology.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a single photon source operating at room temperature.

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  • Achieved emission at 1292 nm within the telecom O-band.
  • Characterized brightness (25 kcps/mW), spectral broadening (13 nm CWDM compatible), signal-to-noise ratio (16.5), and purity (g(2)(0) = 5.9 × 10⁻²).

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed source meets telecom photonics standards.
    • Shows high potential for integration into transportable quantum cryptography devices.