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Title: Triangular cross-section beam splitters in silicon carbide for quantum information processing
Triangular cross-section color center photonics in silicon carbide is a leading candidate for scalable implementation of quantum hardware. Within this geometry, we model low-loss beam splitters for applications in key quantum optical operations such as entanglement and single-photon interferometry. We consider triangular cross-section single-mode waveguides for the design of a directional coupler. We optimize parameters for a 50:50 beam splitter. Finally, we test the experimental feasibility of the designs by fabricating triangular waveguides in an ion beam etching process and identify suitable designs for short-term implementation.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2047564
PAR ID:
10567828
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Springer Nature
Date Published:
Journal Name:
MRS Communications
Volume:
14
Issue:
6
ISSN:
2159-6867
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1262 to 1268
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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