Towards single photon transistors with 1D and 2D materials

Abstract

A single photon transistor is a quantum switching device where the transmission of a single signalphoton is controlled by the action of single control photon. Such a device has been highly soughtafter for applications in quantum information, where single photons can be used to encode andtransmit information over long distances. In order to achieve information processing/computing,the photons must be made to interact with each other which requires the use of a highly nonlinearmedium, such as a single atom-like system. The primary challenge limiting the development ofsingle photon transistors is the coupling strength between the photon and the nonlinear medium.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2018
Source ID
FA95501810049

Entities

People

  • John R. Schaibley

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Arizona

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Science - Quantum Dots