Title :
Launching single photons into plasmonic structures
Author :
Wrachtrup, J. ; Jelezko, F. ; Grotz, B. ; Gerhard, I. ; Fedder, H. ; Becker, M.
Abstract :
Coupling single quantum emitters with plasmonic structures opens the way towards their quantum applications. However both, reliable and flexible launching of single excitation quanta and a detailed investigation of coupled quantum plasmonic system have been missing so far. We study the interaction of defect centers in diamond, molecules with thin metal wires, and bow tie and other antenna structures. By investigating the coupling efficiency as well as the coupling mechanism we achieve an improved insight into the quantum plasmon interaction.
Keywords :
bow-tie antennas; crystal defects; diamond; nanophotonics; plasmonics; wires; C; antenna structures; bow tie; coupled quantum plasmonic system; coupling mechanism; defect centers; plasmonic structures; single excitation quanta; single photon launching; single quantum emitters; thin metal wires; Antennas; Couplings; Diamond-like carbon; Metals; Optical coupling; Periodic structures; Plasmons;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
