Single-photon diode by exploiting the photon polarization in a waveguide

  • Yuecheng Shen
  • , Matthew Bradford
  • , Jung Tsung Shen

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Abstract

By exploiting unique polarizations in nano-photonic waveguides, a single-photon diode is implemented by coupling a quantum dot to the waveguide which possesses a locally planar, circular polarization. The contrast is ≥ 0.9, allowing practical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics, FIO 2012
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557529565
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventFrontiers in Optics, FIO 2012 - Rochester, NY, United States
Duration: Oct 14 2012Oct 18 2012

Publication series

NameFrontiers in Optics, FIO 2012

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics, FIO 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRochester, NY
Period10/14/1210/18/12

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