Photons are an attractive option for testing fundamental quantum physics and developing new quantum-enhanced technology, including highly advanced computers and simulators, as well as precision sensing beyond shot-noise. Traditionally, bulk optical components have been bolted onto optical benches to realize metre-scale quantum circuits. However this approach is ultimately proving unwieldy for increasing the complexity and for scaling up to practical quantum technologies based on photons.
The work presented here demonstrates a series of quantum photonic devices based on waveguide circuits embedded in miniature monolithic chips. This represents a paradigm shift in the underlying architecture of quantum optics and provides key building blocks for all-optical and hybrid quantum technologies.
| ISBN: | 9783642328695 |
| Publication date: | 6th October 2012 |
| Author: | Jonathan CF Matthews |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 118 pages |
| Series: | Springer Theses |
| Genres: |
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics) Laser physics Nanosciences Optical physics |