ECE 730 Topic 31 - Solid-state 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; and the manipulation and storage of quantum information – the fundamental element in a quantum processor.
Contact information
Michael
Reimer
Office:
RAC
1113,
Schedule
by
appointment
or
ask
a
question
by
e-mail
Phone:
(519)
888-4567
extension
31574
e-mail:
mreimer@uwaterloo.ca
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 (i.e., single photon and entangled photon sources)
- 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
-
Introduction
to
quantum
information
- Overview of physical implementations for generating non-classical states of light (atoms, NV centers, quantum dots)
- Interfacing light and matter
- Quantum cryptography
- Quantum repeater
-
Controlling
light
at
the
nanoscale
- On-demand quantum light sources (single photon and entangled photon sources)
- Light collection strategies
- Applications in quantum optics (single-photon interference, two-photon interference, entanglement, multi-photon entanglement)
-
Review
of
solid-state
physics
- band structure and how it is modified at the nanoscale
- semiconductor p-n junctions
- applications (solar cells, detectors, field effect transistors)
- superconductivity (single-photon detectors)
-
Semiconductor
nanostructures
(nanowires,
quantum
dots)
- Growth and nanofabrication
- Manipulating electronic properties of quantum dots
- Integrated quantum photonic circuits
- Quantum detectors
Evaluation
The course grade will be based on problem sets, participation in research paper discussions, a research project and final exam.
Problem
sets:
10%
Research
paper
discussions:
10%
Research
project:
30%
(50%
written,
50%
oral)
Final
exam:
50%
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. Extra marks are possible if an original research problem is identified and solved, which is suitable for possible publication. As part of the research paper discussions students will take turns leading the discussion.
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