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We demonstrate a silicon-chip biphoton source with an unprecedented quantum cross correlation up to ${\rm g_{si}^{(2)}(0) = (2.58 \pm 0.16) \times 10^4}$. The emitted biphotons are intrinsically single-mode, with self correlations of ${\rm…
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One of the main challenges for future quantum information technologies is miniaturization and integration of high performance components in a single chip. In this context, electrically driven sources of non-classical states of light have a…
Color centers in diamond are very promising candidates among the possible realizations for practical single-photon sources because of their long-time stable emission at room temperature. The popular nitrogen-vacancy center shows…
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Low-power, high-speed and bright electrically driven true single-photon sources, which are able to operate at room temperature, are vital for the practical realization of quantum communication networks and optical quantum computations.…
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We demonstrate a post-fabrication method that deterministically integrates hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) single-photon emitters (SPEs) onto silicon nitride (SiN) waveguides. Mechanically exfoliated hBN flakes are dry-transferred onto…