Generation of photon pairs by parametric fluorescence in linearly uncoupled resonators

In this project we plan to study parametric fluorescence in a particular class of integrated photonic structures that can be used to enhance and control the generation of non-classical light based on photon pairs. The system we have in mind is composed of two resonators designed to be linearly uncoupled, but arranged in such a way that nonlinear interaction between the two resonators can occur.

The outcomes of this project can have a significant impact in both fundamental and applied research in quantum photonics.
The systems we want to study constitute an ideal platform for the investigation of the dynamics of second- and third-order nonlinear interactions, which are the basis of the generation of non-classical light via parametric fluorescence.
The structure under study can be used to enhance and control several nonlinear optical interactions. Here our focus is on tunable sources of non-classical light that would find application in quantum technologies based on integrated photonics.

Faculty Supervisor:

John Sipe

Student:

Partner:

University of Pavia

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Information and Communications Technology; Technology; Quantum Science

University:

University of Toronto

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