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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | e57517 |
| Journal | Journal of Visualized Experiments |
| Volume | 2018 |
| Issue number | 136 |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Jun 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
We present a method for the generation and coherent manipulation of pulsed quantum frequency combs. Until now, methods of preparing high-dimensional states on-chip in a practical way have remained elusive due to the increasing complexity of the quantum circuitry needed to prepare and process such states. Here, we outline how high-dimensional, frequency-bin entangled, two-photon states can be generated at a stable, high generation rate by using a nested-cavity, actively mode-locked excitation of a nonlinear micro-cavity. This technique is used to produce pulsed quantum frequency combs. Moreover, we present how the quantum states can be coherently manipulated using standard telecommunications components such as programmable filters and electro-optic modulators. In particular, we show in detail how to accomplish state characterization measurements such as density matrix reconstruction, coincidence detection, and single photon spectrum determination. The presented methods form an accessible, reconfigurable, and scalable foundation for complex high-dimensional state preparation and manipulation protocols in the frequency domain.
Keywords
- Engineering, Four-wave mixing, Frequency combs, High-dimensional states, Integrated photonic devices, Issue 136, Mode-locked lasers, Nonlinear optics, Quantum optics
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In: Journal of Visualized Experiments, Vol. 2018, No. 136, e57517, 08.06.2018.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Generation and coherent control of pulsed quantum frequency combs
AU - Maclellan, Benjamin
AU - Roztocki, Piotr
AU - Kues, Michael
AU - Reimer, Christian
AU - Cortés, Luis Romero
AU - Zhang, Yanbing
AU - Sciara, Stefania
AU - Wetzel, Benjamin
AU - Cino, Alfonso
AU - Chu, Sai T.
AU - Little, Brent E.
AU - Moss, David J.
AU - Caspani, Lucia
AU - Azaña, José
AU - Morandotti, Roberto
N1 - Funding information: We thank R. Helsten for technical insights; P. Kung from QPS Photronics for the help and processing equipment; as well as QuantumOpus and N. Bertone of OptoElectronics Components for their support and for providing us with state-of-the-art photon detection equipment. This work was made possible by the following funding sources: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) (Steacie, Strategic, Discovery, and Acceleration Grants Schemes, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, USRA Scholarship); Mitacs (IT06530) and PBEEE (207748); MESI PSR-SIIRI Initiative; Canada Research Chair Program; Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (DP150104327); European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant (656607); CityU SRG-Fd program (7004189); Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB24030300); People Programme (Marie Curie Actions) of the European Union's FP7 Programme under REA grant agreement INCIPIT (PIOF-GA-2013-625466); Government of the Russian Federation through the ITMO Fellowship and Professorship Program (Grant 074-U 01); 1000 Talents Sichuan Program (China) We thank R. Helsten for technical insights; P. Kung from QPS Photronics for the help and processing equipment; as well as QuantumOpus and N. Bertone of OptoElectronics Components for their support and for providing us with state-of-the-art photon detection equipment. This work was made possible by the following funding sources: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) (Steacie, Strategic, Discovery, and Acceleration Grants Schemes, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, USRA Scholarship); Mitacs (IT06530) and PBEEE (207748); MESI PSR-SIIRI Initiative; Canada Research Chair Program; Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (DP150104327); European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant (656607); CityU SRG-Fd program (7004189); Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB24030300); People Programme (Marie Curie Actions) of the European Union's FP7 Programme under REA grant agreement INCIPIT (PIOF-GA-2013-625466); Government of the Russian Federation through the ITMO Fellowship and Professorship Program (Grant 074-U 01); 1000 Talents Sichuan Program (China).
PY - 2018/6/8
Y1 - 2018/6/8
N2 - We present a method for the generation and coherent manipulation of pulsed quantum frequency combs. Until now, methods of preparing high-dimensional states on-chip in a practical way have remained elusive due to the increasing complexity of the quantum circuitry needed to prepare and process such states. Here, we outline how high-dimensional, frequency-bin entangled, two-photon states can be generated at a stable, high generation rate by using a nested-cavity, actively mode-locked excitation of a nonlinear micro-cavity. This technique is used to produce pulsed quantum frequency combs. Moreover, we present how the quantum states can be coherently manipulated using standard telecommunications components such as programmable filters and electro-optic modulators. In particular, we show in detail how to accomplish state characterization measurements such as density matrix reconstruction, coincidence detection, and single photon spectrum determination. The presented methods form an accessible, reconfigurable, and scalable foundation for complex high-dimensional state preparation and manipulation protocols in the frequency domain.
AB - We present a method for the generation and coherent manipulation of pulsed quantum frequency combs. Until now, methods of preparing high-dimensional states on-chip in a practical way have remained elusive due to the increasing complexity of the quantum circuitry needed to prepare and process such states. Here, we outline how high-dimensional, frequency-bin entangled, two-photon states can be generated at a stable, high generation rate by using a nested-cavity, actively mode-locked excitation of a nonlinear micro-cavity. This technique is used to produce pulsed quantum frequency combs. Moreover, we present how the quantum states can be coherently manipulated using standard telecommunications components such as programmable filters and electro-optic modulators. In particular, we show in detail how to accomplish state characterization measurements such as density matrix reconstruction, coincidence detection, and single photon spectrum determination. The presented methods form an accessible, reconfigurable, and scalable foundation for complex high-dimensional state preparation and manipulation protocols in the frequency domain.
KW - Engineering
KW - Four-wave mixing
KW - Frequency combs
KW - High-dimensional states
KW - Integrated photonic devices
KW - Issue 136
KW - Mode-locked lasers
KW - Nonlinear optics
KW - Quantum optics
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JO - Journal of Visualized Experiments
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