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7 February 2007Quantum light generation with a semiconductor quantum dot
We discuss recent progress using the radiative emission of single quantum dots as a triggered source of both single
photons, and photon pairs displaying polarization entanglement. Excitation of a quantum dot with two electrons and two
holes leads to the emission of a pair of photons. We show that, provided the spin splitting of the intermediate exciton
state in the decay is erased, the photon pair is emitted in an entangled polarization state. Using quantum dots to generate
quantum light has the advantage of allowing a robust and compact source to be realised with contacts for electrical
injection. A cavity may be integrated into the semiconductor structure to enhance the photon collection efficiency and
control the recombination dynamics. We detail a process to form a sub-micron current aperture within the device,
allowing single quantum dots to be addressed electrically.
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R. J. Young, D. J. P. Ellis, M. R. Stevenson, A. J. Bennett, P. Atkinson, K. Cooper, D. A. Ritchie, A. J. Shields, "Quantum light generation with a semiconductor quantum dot," Proc. SPIE 6468, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XV, 64681G (7 February 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.717240