Title :
Nonlinear photonic-band-gap structures as a source of entanged two-photon states
Author :
Perina, J., Jr. ; Centini, M. ; Sibilia, C. ; Bertolotti, M. ; Scalora, M.
Author_Institution :
Joint Lab. of Opt., Palacky Univ., Olomouc
Abstract :
We have developed a vectorial quantum model of spontaneous parametric down-conversion in one-dimensional nonlinear photonic-band-gap structures that shows that these structures represent a promising perspective source of entangled two-photon states.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; gallium compounds; optical frequency conversion; optical materials; photonic band gap; photonic crystals; quantum entanglement; two-photon processes; wide band gap semiconductors; GaN-AlN; entanged two-photon states; nonlinear photonic-band-gap structure; spontaneous parametric down-conversion; vectorial quantum model; Frequency; Interference; Nonlinear optics; Optical interferometry; Optical pumping; Optical scattering; Quantum entanglement; Resonance; Signal generators; Stimulated emission; (190.4410) Nonlinear optics, parametric processes; (270.0270) Quantum optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4629086
