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Monolithic Source of Tunable Narrowband Photons for Future Quantum Networks

Sven Ramelow, Alessandro Farsi, Stéphane Clemmen, Kevin J. Luke, Michal F. Lipson, Alexander L. Gaeta

Published Jan 1, 2015• 8 citations
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Abstract

Using high-Q Si3N4 microresonators, we generate the narrowest bandwidth (40 MHz) photon pairs, yet achieved for a chip-based source. Its high intrinsic stability and broad tunability are highly promising for interfacing to quantum memory networks.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_qels.2015.fm2a.7

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