High-throughput quantum photonic devices emitting indistinguishable photons in the telecom C-band

Holewa P; Vajner DA; Zięba-Ostój E; Wasiluk M; Gaál B; Sakanas A; Burakowski M; Mrowiński P; Krajnik B; Xiong M; Yvind K; Gregersen N; Musiał A; Huck A; Heindel T; Syperek M; Semenova E

Abstract

Single indistinguishable photons at telecom C-band wavelengths are essential for quantum networks and the future quantum internet. However, high-throughput technology for single-photon generation at 1550 nm remained a missing building block to overcome present limitations in quantum communication and information technologies. Here, we demonstrate the high-throughput fabrication of quantum-photonic integrated devices operating at C-band wavelengths based on epitaxial semiconductor quantum dots. Our technique enables the deterministic integration of single pre-selected quantum emitters into microcavities based on circular Bragg gratings. Respective devices feature the triggered generation of single photons with ultra-high purity and record-high photon indistinguishability. Further improvements in yield and coherence properties will pave the way for implementing single-photon non-linear devices and advanced quantum networks at telecom wavelengths.