ECE 730 Topic 31 - Solid-state quantum photonic devices
Course description
This course is intended to introduce fundamental concepts and give an overview of recent developments in solid-state photonic devices, as well as their applications in quantum optics and information. These solid-state based photonic devices can be shaped at the nanoscale in order to generate non-classical states of light on-demand, integrated in control structures to manipulate their electronic properties, as well as photonic circuits to influence light at the single photon level. Applications include transferring quantum information over long distances for secure communication; generation and detection of non-classical states of light for use in metrology, imaging, and the quantum internet.
Contact information
Instructor:
Michael
Reimer
Office:
RAC
1113,
Schedule
by
appointment
or
ask
a
question
by
e-mail
Email:
mreimer@uwaterloo.ca
Phone:
x31574
Course objectives
- Introduce fundamental concepts in solid state photonic devices at the nanoscale
- Learn various physical implementations for generating non-classical states of light (atoms, NV centers, quantum dots)
- How to generate, control and detect non-classical states of light?
- How to realize ideal single photon and entangled photon sources?
- Light collection efficiency strategies for quantum emitters
- Methods to manipulate electronic properties of nanostructures
- Applications in quantum optics and information
Required text
No required text. The course material will consist of course notes and PowerPoint slides, as well as selected research papers.
Course topics
-
Overview
of
physical
implementations
for
generating
non-classical
states
of
light
- Atoms
- NV centers
- Quantum dots
- Properties of an ideal quantum light source
-
Controlling
light
at
the
nanoscale
- On-demand single photon sources
- Light collection efficiency strategies for quantum emitters (photonic nanowires, microcavities, waveguides)
-
Characterizing
quantum
light
sources
- Photon statistics
- Photon coherence
- Photon indistinguishability
- On-demand entangled photon generation
-
Manipulating
electronic
properties
of
quantum
dots
- Tunable quantum light sources
- Integrated quantum photonic circuits
- Quantum detectors
-
Applications
in
quantum
optics
and
quantum
information
- Multi-photon entanglement
- Secure quantum communication
- Quantum repeater
- Quantum teleportation
- Interfacing quantum processors via single photons
- Quantum Imaging
Evaluation
The course grade will be based on problem sets, participation in research paper discussions and a final research project.
Problem
sets:
20%
Research
paper
discussions:
20%
Research
project:
60%
(50%
written,
50%
oral)
The research project will consist of identifying an interesting research topic related to the course and writing a research review or original paper, as well as presenting their work to the class and answering questions. As part of the research paper discussions students will take turns leading the discussion.