Fundamental limitations in spontaneous emission rate of single-photon sources
arXiv:1701.06846 · doi:10.1364/OPTICA.3.001418
Abstract
Rate of single-photon generation by quantum emitters (QEs) can be enhanced by placing a QE inside a resonant structure. This structure can represent an all-dielectric micro-resonator or waveguide and thus be characterized by ultra-low loss and dimensions on the order of wavelength. Or it can be a metal nanostructure supporting localized or propagating surface plasmon-polariton modes that are of subwavelength dimensions, but suffer from strong absorption. In this work, we develop a physically transparent analytical model of single-photon emission in resonant structures and show unambiguously that, notwithstanding the inherently high loss, the external emission rate can be enhanced with plasmonic nanostructures by two orders of magnitude compared to all-dielectric structures. Our analysis provides guidelines for developments of new plasmonic configurations and materials to be exploited in quantum plasmonics.
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