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arXiv:1607.02112 · Physical Review A

Quantum dynamics of a driven two-level molecule with variable dephasing

Samuele Grandi, Kyle D. Major, Claudio Polisseni, Sébastien Boissier, Alex S. Clark, Edward A. Hinds

Published Dec 19, 2016• 32 citations
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Abstract

Emission properties of an organic molecule are experimentally investigated, in which the capability to control dephasing rates is demonstrated. The molecule is proven to work as an ideal two-level system, thus suitable to operate as a photon source in integrated photonic circuits.
DOI
10.1103/physreva.94.063839

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