articleNature CommunicationsMay 22, 2017GOLD OA

Deterministic strain-induced arrays of quantum emitters in a two-dimensional semiconductor

Heriot-Watt University

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Abstract

Abstract An outstanding challenge in quantum photonics is scalability, which requires positioning of single quantum emitters in a deterministic fashion. Site positioning progress has been made in established platforms including defects in diamond and self-assembled quantum dots, albeit often with compromised coherence and optical quality. The emergence of single quantum emitters in layered transition metal dichalcogenide semiconductors offers new opportunities to construct a scalable quantum architecture. Here, using nanoscale strain engineering, we deterministically achieve a two-dimensional lattice of quantum emitters in an atomically thin semiconductor. We create point-like strain perturbations in mono- and…

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Keywords
  • Nanopillar
  • Quantum
  • Photonics
  • Semiconductor
  • Optoelectronics
  • Photon
  • Quantum sensor
  • Coherence (philosophical gambling strategy)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable cities and communities
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