Single-Photon-Level Nonlinear Optics Through Quantum Interference

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Lundeen ◽  
K. J. Resch ◽  
A. M. Steinberg
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Optics ◽  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Single Photon

scholarly journals Sideband-resolved resonator electromechanics based on a nonlinear Josephson inductance probed on the single-photon level

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Schmidt ◽  
Mohammad T. Amawi ◽  
Stefan Pogorzalek ◽  
Frank Deppe ◽  
Achim Marx ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Electromechanical Coupling ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Capacitive Coupling ◽  
Inductive Coupling ◽  
Coupling Scheme ◽  
Strong Coupling Regime ◽  
Coupling Rate ◽  
Light Matter Interaction ◽  
Microwave Regime

AbstractLight-matter interaction in optomechanical systems is the foundation for ultra-sensitive detection schemes as well as the generation of phononic and photonic quantum states. Electromechanical systems realize this optomechanical interaction in the microwave regime. In this context, capacitive coupling arrangements demonstrated interaction rates of up to 280 Hz. Complementary, early proposals and experiments suggest that inductive coupling schemes are tunable and have the potential to reach the single-photon strong-coupling regime. Here, we follow the latter approach by integrating a partly suspended superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) into a microwave resonator. The mechanical displacement translates into a time varying flux in the SQUID loop, thereby providing an inductive electromechanical coupling. We demonstrate a sideband-resolved electromechanical system with a tunable vacuum coupling rate of up to 1.62 kHz, realizing sub-aN Hz−1/2 force sensitivities. The presented inductive coupling scheme shows the high potential of SQUID-based electromechanics for targeting the full wealth of the intrinsically nonlinear optomechanics Hamiltonian.

Quantum Interference Effect for Two Atoms Radiating a Single Photon

1985 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 418-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Grangier ◽  
Alain Aspect ◽  
Jacques Vigue
Keyword(s):  
Interference Effect ◽  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Quantum Interference Effect

scholarly journals Single photon nonlinear optics in photonic crystals

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Englund ◽  
Ilya Fushman ◽  
Andrei Faraon ◽  
Jelena Vučković
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Optics ◽  
Photonic Crystals ◽  
Single Photon

scholarly journals Two-photon quantum interference and entanglement at 2.1 μm

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (13) ◽  
pp. eaay5195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shashi Prabhakar ◽  
Taylor Shields ◽  
Adetunmise C. Dada ◽  
Mehdi Ebrahim ◽  
Gregor G. Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Satellite Communications ◽  
Optical Systems ◽  
Fiber Communication ◽  
Spectral Window ◽  
Mid Infrared ◽  
Two Photon

Quantum-enhanced optical systems operating within the 2- to 2.5-μm spectral region have the potential to revolutionize emerging applications in communications, sensing, and metrology. However, to date, sources of entangled photons have been realized mainly in the near-infrared 700- to 1550-nm spectral window. Here, using custom-designed lithium niobate crystals for spontaneous parametric down-conversion and tailored superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, we demonstrate two-photon interference and polarization-entangled photon pairs at 2090 nm. These results open the 2- to 2.5-μm mid-infrared window for the development of optical quantum technologies such as quantum key distribution in next-generation mid-infrared fiber communication systems and future Earth-to-satellite communications.

Nonlinear optics at the single-photon level inside a hollow core fiber

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Hofferberth ◽  
Thibault Peyronel ◽  
Qiyu Liang ◽  
Alexander Zibrov ◽  
Vladan Vuletic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Optics ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Hollow Core ◽  
Core Fiber

scholarly journals Pulse-regulated single-photon generation via quantum interference in a χ(2) nonlinear nanocavity

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (20) ◽  
pp. 5086 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuyi Yan ◽  
Yanbei Cheng ◽  
Shengguo Guan ◽  
Danying Yu ◽  
Zhenglu Duan
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Photon Generation

Superconducting Nanodevices

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Gallop ◽  
L. Hao
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Focused Ion Beam ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Photon Detectors ◽  
Superconducting Nanowires ◽  
Barrier Materials ◽  
Physical Scale ◽  
Nanoscale Fabrication ◽  
Quantum Technology

This article reviews recent progress in superconducting nanodevices, with particular emphasis on fabrication methods developed for superconducting nanowires and nanoscale Josephson junctions based on different barrier materials. It evaluates the future potential of superconducting nanodevices, including nano-superconducting quantum interference devices (nanoSQUIDs), in light of improvements in nanoscale fabrication and manipulation techniques, along with their likely impacts on future quantum technology and measurement. The article first considers efforts to realize devices at the physical scale of 100 nm and below before discussing different types of Josephson junction such as trilayer junctions. It also describes the use of focused ion beam milling and electron beam lithography techniques for junction fabrication at the nanoscale and the improved energy sensitivity detectable with a nanoSQUID. Finally, it looks at a range of applications for nanoSQUIDs, superconducting single photon detectors, and other superconducting nanodevices.

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