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View SchemaPhoton Frequency Mode Matching using Acousto-Optic Frequency Beam Splitters
| Authors | Nick S. Jones, T. M. Stace |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/0509147 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0509147 |
| DOI | 10.1103/PhysRevA.73.033813 |
| Journal | Phys. Rev. A 73, 033813 (2006) |
Abstract
It is a difficult engineering task to create distinct solid state single photon sources which nonetheless emit photons at the same frequency. It is also hard to create entangled photon pairs from quantum dots. In the spirit of quantum engineering we propose a simple optical circuit which can, in the right circumstances, make frequency distinguishable photons frequency indistinguishable. Our circuit can supply a downstream solution to both problems, opening up a large window of allowed frequency mismatches between physical mechanisms. The only components used are spectrum analysers/prisms and an Acousto-Optic Modulator. We also note that an Acousto-Optic Modulator can be used to obtain Hong-Ou-Mandel two photon interference effects from the frequency distinguishable photons generated by distinct sources.
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