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Abstract
Four-wave mixing (FWM) in optical fibre is a leading technique for generating high-quality photon pairs. We report the generation of photon pairs by spontaneous FWM in photonic crystal fibre pumped by a 1.5 GHz repetition-rate vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser (VECSEL). The photon pairs exhibit high count rates and a coincidence-to-accidental ratio of over 80. The VECSEL's high repetition-rate, high average power, tunability, and small footprint make this an attractive source for quantum key distribution and photonic quantum-state engineering.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-44 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 327 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2014 |
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Unlocking the Potential of Fibre-Based Single-Photon Sources
Mosley, P. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
17/05/13 → 16/05/15
Project: Research council
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Peter Mosley
- Department of Physics - Senior Lecturer
- Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Optical Fibres
Person: Research & Teaching, Core staff