Single-photon source based on FWM with adjustable linear SOP

We present a setup able to generate and detect single photons in optical fibers using the stimulated four-wave mixing (FWM) process. The results show an accurate generation of single photons at four different linear states of polarization (SOPs), with angles 0, 45, 90 and -45 degrees. The detection...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Almeida, Álvaro J. (author)
Other Authors: Silva, Nuno A. (author), Muga, Nelson J. (author), Pinto, Armando N. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Single-Photon Source
Polarization Control
Four-Wave Mixing
State of Polarization
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/6277
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/6277
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Summary:We present a setup able to generate and detect single photons in optical fibers using the stimulated four-wave mixing (FWM) process. The results show an accurate generation of single photons at four different linear states of polarization (SOPs), with angles 0, 45, 90 and -45 degrees. The detection was performed in back-to-back configuration and after transmission over an optical fiber with a length up to 10 m.

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