Triangular Cross-Section Beam Splitters in Silicon Carbide for Quantum Information Processing
Optics
2024-04-16 v2 Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Applied Physics
Abstract
Triangular cross-section color center photonics in silicon carbide is a leading candidate for scalable implementation of quantum hardware. Within this geometry, we model low-loss beam splitters for applications in key quantum optical operations such as entanglement and single-photon interferometry. We consider triangular cross-section single-mode waveguides for the design of a directional coupler. We optimize parameters for a 50:50 beam splitter. Finally, we test the experimental feasibility of the designs by fabricating triangular waveguides in an ion beam etching process and identify suitable designs for short-term implementation.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2311.07845,
title = {Triangular Cross-Section Beam Splitters in Silicon Carbide for Quantum Information Processing},
author = {Sridhar Majety and Pranta Saha and Zbynka Kekula and Scott Dhuey and Marina Radulaski},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2311.07845},
year = {2024}
}