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arXiv:2111.00136 · Journal of Applied Physics

Quantum information processing with integrated silicon carbide photonics

Sridhar Majety, Pranta Saha, Victoria A. Norman, Marina Radulaski

Published Apr 1, 2022• 43 citations
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Abstract

Color centers in wide bandgap semiconductors are prominent candidates for solid-state quantum technologies due to their attractive properties including optical interfacing, long coherence times, and spin–photon and spin–spin entanglement, as well as the potential for scalability. Silicon carbide color centers integrated into photonic devices span a wide range of applications in quantum information processing in a material platform with quantum-grade wafer availability and advanced processing capabilities. Recent progress in emitter generation and characterization, nanofabrication, device design, and quantum optical studies has amplified the scientific interest in this platform. We provide a conceptual and quantitative analysis of the role of silicon carbide integrated photonics in three key application areas: quantum networking, simulation, and computing.

DOI
10.1063/5.0077045

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