Title :
Investigation of dye molecules for single-photon generation
Author :
Jonsson, Patrik ; Rarity, J.G. ; Kitson, S.C. ; Tapster, P.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., R. Inst. of Technol., Kista, Sweden
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Summary from only given. We are trying to develop high efficiency sources of single photons for quantum optics applications. We aim to do this by isolating single dye molecules thus limiting our maximum emission per pump pulse to a single photon. We show that a single dye molecule can be used for single-photon generation. However, dye molecules have problems with photostability. The molecules undergo irreversible bleaching after approximately 10/sup 5/ to 10/sup 6/ photon emissions.
Keywords :
dyes; optical saturable absorption; quantum optics; radiation quenching; triplet state; dye molecules; high efficiency sources; irreversible bleaching; maximum emission; photon emissions; photostability; pump pulse; quantum optics applications; single dye molecule; single dye molecules; single photon; single photons; single-photon generation; Bleaching; Isolation technology; Microcavities; Mirrors; Optical filters; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Signal to noise ratio; Spontaneous emission; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2000. Conference Digest. 2000 International
Conference_Location :
Nice, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6318-3
DOI :
10.1109/IQEC.2000.907964
