Deterministic and highly indistinguishable single photons in the telecom C-band.

ABSTRACT: Quantum dots are promising candidates for deterministic single-photon sources, yet achieving high photon indistinguishability at telecom wavelengths remains a critical challenge. Here, we report a quantum dot-based single-photon source operating in the telecommunications C-band that achieves a raw two-photon interference visibility of up to (91.7 ± 0.2)%, thus setting a new benchmark for indistinguishability in this spectral range. The device consists of an indium arsenide (InAs) quantum dot embedded within indium aluminum gallium arsenide (InAlGaAs) and integrated into a circular Bragg grating resonator. We explore multiple optical excitation schemes to optimize coherence and source performance. The demonstration of two-photon interference visibilities exceeding 90% from a quantum-dot emi

SUBMITTER: Hauser N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804856 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature