Title :
Monolithic source of tunable narrowband photons for future quantum networks
Author :
Ramelow, Sven ; Farsi, Alessandro ; Clemmen, Stephane ; Luke, Kevin ; Lipson, Michal ; Gaeta, Alexander L.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Appl. & Eng. Phys., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
Abstract :
Using high-Q Si3N4 microresonators, we generate the narrowest bandwidth (40 MHz) photon pairs, yet achieved for a chip-based source. Its high intrinsic stability and broad tunability are highly promising for interfacing to quantum memory networks.
Keywords :
Q-factor; integrated optics; laser tuning; micro-optics; microcavities; optical resonators; quantum communication; quantum optics; silicon compounds; Si3N4; bandwidth 40 MHz; broad tunability; chip-based source; high intrinsic stability; high-Q microresonators; monolithic source; narrowest bandwidth photon pairs; quantum memory networks; tunable narrowband photons; Bandwidth; Microcavities; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Temperature measurement; Tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
