Ultra-low power generation of twin photons in a compact silicon ring resonator

Azzini, S., Grassani, D., Strain, M.J., Sorel, M. , Helt, L.G., Sipe, J.E., Liscidini, M., Galli, M. and Bajoni, D. (2012) Ultra-low power generation of twin photons in a compact silicon ring resonator. Optics Express, 20(21), pp. 23100-23107. (doi: 10.1364/OE.20.023100)

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Abstract

We demonstrate efficient generation of correlated photon pairs by spontaneous four wave mixing in a 5 μm radius silicon ring resonator in the telecom band around 1550 nm. By optically pumping our device with a 200 μW continuous wave laser, we obtain a pair generation rate of 0.2 MHz and demonstrate photon time correlations with a coincidence-to-accidental ratio as high as 250. The results are in good agreement with theoretical predictions and show the potential of silicon micro-ring resonators as room temperature sources for integrated quantum optics applications.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Sorel, Professor Marc and Strain, Dr Michael
Authors: Azzini, S., Grassani, D., Strain, M.J., Sorel, M., Helt, L.G., Sipe, J.E., Liscidini, M., Galli, M., and Bajoni, D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Optics Express
Publisher:Optical Society of America
ISSN:1094-4087

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