Single-photon generation from a neodymium ion in optical fiber at room temperature

Kaito Shimizu, Kai Inoue, Kazutaka Katsumata, Ayumu Naruki, Mark Sadgrove, Kaoru Sanaka

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Abstract

The realization of single-photon generation is important for implementing various quantum information technologies. The use of rare-earth ions in an optical fiber is a promising single-photon generation method due to its ability to operate at room temperature as well as the low cost involved. Neodymium ions are especially interesting because the ions are one of the most commercially affordable rare-earth materials in the current industry. The neodymium ion also has the advantage of having a rich energy level structure, which offers several possible wavelengths for emitted single photons from visible to near-telecommunication wavelengths. In this paper, we experimentally demonstrated single-photon generation using an isolated single neodymium ion in tapered silica fiber at room temperature. Our results have significant implications as a platform for low-cost wavelength-selectable single-photon sources and photonic quantum applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article number081106
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume124
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2024

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