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arXiv:1409.4061 · Optics Express

On-chip generation and demultiplexing of quantum correlated photons using a silicon-silica monolithic photonic integration platform

Nobuyuki Matsuda, Péter Karkus, Hidetaka Nishi, Tai Tsuchizawa, William J. Munro, Hiroki Takesue, Koji Yamada

Published Sep 12, 2014• 38 citations
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Abstract

We demonstrate the generation and demultiplexing of quantum correlated photons on a monolithic photonic chip composed of silicon and silica-based waveguides. Photon pairs generated in a nonlinear silicon waveguide are successfully separated into two optical channels of an arrayed-waveguide grating fabricated on a silica-based waveguide platform.

DOI
10.1364/oe.22.022831

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