SYNTHETIC 2D MATERIALS FOR QUANTUM LIGHT SOURCES AND MEMORY
Abstract
Long distance, high bit-rate encrypted communication that is protected by the quantum physics of entanglement is perhaps the most promising possibilities of quantum information technology. The physics of entanglement makes eavesdropping on the communication impossible without introducing noise in the signal. However, any such long distance communication system with high signal fidelity and bit rate will need two key fundamental breakthroughs from the perspective of materials science and nano-optics: 1. Development of bright, tunable and integration-ready single and entangled photon sources, and 2. Development of quantum memory elements to preserve the synchronization of entangled photons over long distances. While significant research has been done to achieve both of the above, major challenges persist in terms of tunability, compatibility, cryogenic operation and integration with establish communication infrastructure and hardware. We propose a unique and transformative approach to synthesizing and testing both these elements with atomically-thin two-dimensional (2D) crystals as the underlying “host” materials platform.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 2021
- Source ID
- FA23862014074
Entities
People
- Deep Jariwala
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Pennsylvania