I will discuss three types of quantum light sources in silicon nitride photonics based on: (1) bulk c(3) nonlinearity, (2) heterogeneous integration with III-V epitaxial quantum dots, and (3) heterogeneous integration with Rb alkali vapor. Full-text article not available; see video presentation
Quantum information science has vast potential for revolutionary technologies such as communi-cation, computation and precision measurements. One approach in realising these goals is to use single photons, the indivisible quanta of light particles. However, to date, the majority of optical quantum experiments use bulk optical components, and the physical size of these components limit the complexity and stability of those experiments. Recently, there has been a trend to integrate op-tical quantum experiments into monolithic photonic integrated circuits, usually with footprints in the order of centimetres or smaller. One of the challenges is the miniaturisation of non-classical quan-tum light sources, suitable for the on-chip integration with other devices. In in thesis, I will give an overview to the development of quantum optics and integrated photonics, and subsequently discuss different chalcogenide glass and silicon photonic nanostructures for on-chip single-photon generation.