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On‐chip single photon sources using planar photonic crystals and single quantum dots
Author(s) -
Yao P.,
Manga Rao V.S.C.,
Hughes S.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
laser and photonics reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.778
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1863-8899
pISSN - 1863-8880
DOI - 10.1002/lpor.200810081
Subject(s) - quantum dot , photonic crystal , photonics , photon , planar , optoelectronics , physics , quantum , single photon source , quantum optics , photonic integrated circuit , optics , quantum mechanics , computer science , computer graphics (images)
Abstract We review the basic light‐matter interactions and optical properties of chip‐based single photon sources, that are enabled by integrating single quantum dots with planar photonic crystals. A theoretical framework is presented that allows one to connect to a wide range of quantum light propagation effects in a physically intuitive and straightforward way. We focus on the important mechanisms of enhanced spontaneous emission, and efficient photon extraction, using all‐integrated photonic crystal components including waveguides, cavities, quantum dots and output couplers. The limitations, challenges, and exciting prospects of developing on‐chip quantum light sources using integrated photonic crystal structures are discussed.