Quantum dot-based broadband optical antenna for efficient extraction of single photons in the telecom O-band

Optics Express
Jingzhong YangOliver G Schmidt

Abstract

Long-distance fiber-based quantum communication relies on efficient non-classical light sources operating at telecommunication wavelengths. Semiconductor quantum dots are promising candidates for on-demand generation of single photons and entangled photon pairs for such applications. However, their brightness is strongly limited due to total internal reflection at the semiconductor/vacuum interface. Here we overcome this limitation using a dielectric antenna structure. The non-classical light source consists of a gallium phosphide solid immersion lens in combination with a quantum dot nanomembrane emitting single photons in the telecom O-band. With this device, the photon extraction is strongly increased in a broad spectral range. A brightness of 17% (numerical aperture of 0.6) is obtained experimentally, with a single photon purity of g(2)(0)=0.049±0.02 at saturation power. This brings the practical implementation of quantum communication networks one step closer.

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