Modal Coupling of Single Photon Emitters Within Nanofiber Waveguides
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Journal Article
Abstract
Nanoscale generation of individual photons in confined geometries is an exciting research field aiming at exploiting localized electromagnetic fields for light manipulation. One of the outstanding challenges of photonic systems combining emitters with nanostructured media is the selective channelling of photons emitted by embedded sources into specific optical modes and their transport at distant locations in integrated systems. Here, we show that soft-matter nanofibers, electrospun with embedded emitters, combine subwavelength field localization and large broadband near-field coupling with low propagation losses. By momentum spectroscopy, we quantify the modal coupling efficiency identifying the regime of single-mode coupling. These nanofibers do not rely on resonant interactions, making them ideal for room-temperature operation, and offer a scalable platform for future quantum information technology.
Date Issued
2016-06-28
Date Acceptance
2016-05-20
Citation
ACS Nano, 2016, 10 (6), pp.6125-6130
ISSN
1936-0851
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
6125
End Page
6130
Journal / Book Title
ACS Nano
Volume
10
Issue
6
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry
Science & Technology - Other Topics
Materials Science
nanofiber
nanophotonics
colloidal quantum dots
single photon
momentum spectroscopy
all-dielectric waveguide
QUANTUM-DOT
SURFACE-PLASMONS
LIGHT
NANOWIRE
FLUORESCENCE
NANOANTENNA
TRANSISTOR
EMISSION
ANTENNA
OPTICS
Publication Status
Published