Limitations in design and applications of ultra-small mode volume photonic crystals
At a Glance
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| Publication Date | 2024-04-23 |
| Journal | New Journal of Physics |
| Authors | Rubaiya Emran, Michelle Chalupnik, Erik Knall, Ralf Riedinger, Cleaven Chia |
| Institutions | UniversitƤt Hamburg, Harvard University |
| Citations | 3 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāAbstract Ultra-small mode volume nanophotonic crystal cavities have been proposed as powerful tools for increasing coupling rates in cavity quantum electrodynamics systems. However, their adoption in quantum information applications remains elusive. In this work, we investigate possible reasons why, and analyze the impact of different low mode volume resonator design choices on their utility in quantum optics experiments. We analyze band structure features and loss rates of low mode volume bowtie cavities in diamond and demonstrate independent design control over cavity-emitter coupling strength and loss rates. Further, using silicon vacancy centers in diamond as exemplary emitters, we investigate the influence of placement imprecision. We find that the benefit on photon collection efficiency and indistinguishability is limited, while the fabrication complexity of ultra-small cavity designs increases substantially compared to conventional photonic crystals. We conclude that ultra-small mode volume designs are primarily of interest for dispersive spin-photon interactions, which are of great interest for future quantum networks.
Tech Support
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