Semiconductor quantum light sources
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In this paper, a review of single-photon sources based on the emission of a single semiconductor quantum dot is presented, which suggests that it may be possible to realize compact, robust, LED-like semiconductor devices for quantum light generation.Abstract:
Lasers and LEDs have a statistical distribution in the number of photons emitted within a given time interval. Applications exploiting the quantum properties of light require sources for which either individual photons, or pairs, are generated in a regulated stream. Here we review recent research on single-photon sources based on the emission of a single semiconductor quantum dot. In just a few years remarkable progress has been made in generating indistinguishable single photons and entangled-photon pairs using such structures. This suggests that it may be possible to realize compact, robust, LED-like semiconductor devices for quantum light generation.read more
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