Wiring up pre-characterized single-photon emitters by laser lithography
Journal article
Publication Details
Author list: Shi Q, Sontheimer B, Nikolay N, Schell AW, Fischer J, Naber A, Benson O, Wegener M
Journal: Scientific Reports
Publication year: 2016
Volume number: 6
Issue number: 31135
Abstract
Future quantum optical chips will likely be hybrid in nature and include many single-photon emitters, waveguides, filters, as well as single-photon detectors. Here, we introduce a scalable optical localization-selection-lithography procedure for wiring up a large number of single-photon emitters via polymeric photonic wire bonds in three dimensions. First, we localize and characterize nitrogen vacancies in nanodiamonds inside a solid photoresist exhibiting low background fluorescence. Next, without intermediate steps and using the same optical instrument, we perform aligned three-dimensional laser lithography. As a proof of concept, we design, fabricate, and characterize three-dimensional functional waveguide elements on an optical chip. Each element consists of one single-photon emitter centered in a crossed-arc waveguide configuration, allowing for integrated optical excitation and efficient background suppression at the same time.