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Fast quantum dot single photon source triggered at telecommunications wavelength

Kelley Rivoire, Sonia Mary Buckley, Arka Majumdar, Hyochul Kim, Pierre M. Petroff, Jelena Vuckovic A

Published Jan 1, 2011• 0 citations
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Abstract

We demonstrate a 300 MHz quantum dot single photon source at 900 nm triggered by a telecommunications wavelength laser. The quantum dot is excited by on-chip-generated second harmonic radiation, resonantly enhanced by a photonic nanocavity.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_at.2011.jtua3

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