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  • 1Translational Research Hub, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 4HQ, UK.

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Researchers developed a programmable microscope to precisely locate solid-state quantum emitters (QEs). This system enables accurate nanostructure fabrication around QEs, boosting photon collection efficiency by up to 84%.

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  • Quantum optics
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  • Nanotechnology

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  • Solid-state quantum emitters (QEs) require precise alignment with nanostructures to enhance photon collection and emission rates.
  • Random QE positioning in material platforms necessitates advanced mapping and lithography techniques.
  • Current methods face challenges in achieving high precision and accounting for sample drift.

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  • To develop a system for precise localization of solid-state quantum emitters (QEs).
  • To enable agile, aligned nanostructure fabrication around localized QEs.
  • To demonstrate deterministic enhancement of photon collection efficiency.

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  • A programmable confocal microscope system was developed for QE localization.
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  • Subwavelength precision localization was achieved through repeated sampling relative to alignment markers.
  • Agile lithography was performed based on the precisely determined QE positions.

    • Main Results:

    • The system achieved QE localization within tens of nanometers, accounting for sample drift.
    • Deterministic enhancement of collected photon intensity by up to 84% was demonstrated.
    • Emitters embedded in a micropillar structure showed significant improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed programmable confocal microscope system enables precise QE localization and aligned nanostructure fabrication.
    • This approach overcomes challenges of random emitter positioning and sample drift.
    • The method offers a pathway to deterministically enhance light-matter interactions in solid-state quantum systems.