Optical-nanofiber-based interface for single molecules

Sarah M. Skoff, David Papencordt, Hardy Schauffert, Bernhard C. Bayer, and Arno Rauschenbeutel
Phys. Rev. A 97, 043839 – Published 17 April 2018

Abstract

Optical interfaces for quantum emitters are a prerequisite for implementing quantum networks. Here, we couple single molecules to the guided modes of an optical nanofiber. The molecules are embedded within a crystal that provides photostability and, due to the inhomogeneous broadening, a means to spectrally address single molecules. Single molecules are excited and detected solely via the nanofiber interface without the requirement of additional optical access. In this way, we realize a fully fiber-integrated system that is scalable and may become a versatile constituent for quantum hybrid systems.

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  • Received 13 September 2016
  • Revised 22 December 2017

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.97.043839

©2018 American Physical Society

Physics Subject Headings (PhySH)

Atomic, Molecular & OpticalCondensed Matter, Materials & Applied PhysicsQuantum Information, Science & Technology

Authors & Affiliations

Sarah M. Skoff1,*, David Papencordt1, Hardy Schauffert1, Bernhard C. Bayer2, and Arno Rauschenbeutel1,†

  • 1Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, Institute of Atomic and Subatomic Physics, Vienna University of Technology, Stadionallee 2, A-1020 Vienna, Austria
  • 2Electron Microscopy Group, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, A-1090 Vienna, Austria

  • *sarah.skoff@tuwien.ac.at
  • arno.rauschenbeutel@tuwien.ac.at

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Vol. 97, Iss. 4 — April 2018

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