On-demand single-photon generation using a modular array of parametric downconverters with electro-optic polarization controls
Optics Letters, Vol. 32, Issue 18, pp. 2698-2700 (2007)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.32.002698
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Abstract
We describe a method for generating single photons on demand by means of a modular array of spontaneous parametric downconverters that are mediated by electro-optic polarization controls. Our scheme allows easy addition of downconverter modules to improve single-photon generation performance while simultaneously further suppressing multiphoton events. We estimate that a single-photon generation probability of over 60% per pulse with a multiphoton probability of 1% is achievable with currently available technology. This on-demand source may significantly improve the performance of quantum key distribution, quantum communication, and quantum computation systems.
© 2007 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(270.5290) Quantum optics : Photon statistics
(190.4975) Nonlinear optics : Parametric processes
(270.5568) Quantum optics : Quantum cryptography
ToC Category:
Quantum Optics
History
Original Manuscript: June 15, 2007
Revised Manuscript: July 27, 2007
Manuscript Accepted: August 12, 2007
Published: September 6, 2007
Citation
Jeffrey H. Shapiro and Franco N. Wong, "On-demand single-photon generation using a modular array of parametric downconverters with electro-optic polarization controls," Opt. Lett. 32, 2698-2700 (2007)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-32-18-2698
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