Spontaneous parametric downconversion photon pair generation in small footprint X-cut periodically poled lithium niobate micro-resonator

Spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) has been crucial for producing non-classical light, such as correlated photon pairs and squeezed states, essential for optical quantum technologies. Recently, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN)-based devices have enabled high-performance SPDC in on-chip int...

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Veröffentlicht in:Optics letters 2024-10, Vol.49 (19), p.5379
Hauptverfasser: Hwang, Hyeon, Noh, Woojin, Nurrahman, Mohamad Reza, Kim, Guhwan, Moon, Kiwon, Ju, Jung Jin, Lee, Hansuek, Seo, Min-Kyo
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Zusammenfassung:Spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) has been crucial for producing non-classical light, such as correlated photon pairs and squeezed states, essential for optical quantum technologies. Recently, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN)-based devices have enabled high-performance SPDC in on-chip integrated photonic platforms. Here, we developed an X-cut periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) racetrack micro-resonator with a compact footprint and demonstrated bright SPDC photon pair generation characterized by distinct resonances and high extraction efficiency. We separately assessed the internal and loaded photon pair generation rates, measuring them at 4.525 MHz/µW and 62.73 kHz/µW, respectively. Our platform is integrated with maturing electro-/thermo-optic TFLN circuit elements and has meaningful potential for advancing active quantum photonic applications.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.533039