Highly Integrated Bidirectionally Multiplexed Micro-Ring Single-Photon Source

Baojie Hou, Haoran Ma, Zichao Zhao, Qishen Liang, Bin Zhang, Lingzhi Yuan, Shilan Zhou, Tingge Dai, Yuehai Wang, huihui zhu, Jianyi Yang

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations

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Abstract

In this work, we propose a highly integrated multiplexed single-photon source based on bidirectionally pumping micro-ring resonators, aiming at enhancing single-photon generation probability for future large-scale photonic quantum applications.

DOI: 10.1364/cleo_at.2026.jtu.132

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