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Quantum-dot single-photon sources for the quantum internet
Chao-Yang Lu, Jian-Wei Pan
TL;DR
Quantum-dot communications have so far been limited to short distances, with emission wavelength identified as a challenge. The commentary considers quantum-dot microcavity sources and reports short decay lifetimes and high photon indistinguishability, while noting that further transmission-control methods are needed.
Problem
Quantum-dot communications have so far been limited to short distances, and the emission wavelength is a challenge.
Source: p. 3Method
The commentary highlights defect-density material growth and resonant excitation as methods for quantum-dot sources.
Source: p. 2Results
~50 ps spontaneous-decay lifetime versus the typical ~1 ns in quantum dots, and 98% photon indistinguishability for independent emitted photons, are reported.
Source: p. 2Takeaways & Limitations
Quantum-dot microcavity light sources are presented as a promising route toward long-distance solid-state quantum networks.
Source: pp. 1–2Further methods are needed to control frequency, time, and polarization during faithful transmissions.
Source: p. 4
Abstract
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High-performance quantum light sources based on semiconductor quantum dots coupled to microcavities are showing their promise in long-distance solid-state quantum networks.