Electrical control of lifetime-limited quantum emitters using 2D materials

Abstract

Solid state quantum emitters are a mainstay of quantum nanophotonics as integrated single photon sources (SPS) and optical nanoprobes. Integrating such emitters with active nanophotonic elements is desirable in order to attain efficient control of their optical properties but typically degrades the photostability of the emitter itself. Here, we demonstrate a tuneable hybrid device that integrates lifetime-limited single emitters (linewidth : 40 MHz) and 2D materials at sub-wavelength separation without degradation of the emission properties. Our device s nanoscale dimensions enable ultra-broadband tuning (tuning range larger than 400 GHz) and fast modulation (frequency : 100 MHz) of the emission energy, which renders it an integrated, ultra-compact tuneable SPS. Conversely, this offers a novel approach to optical sensing of 2D material properties using a single emitter as a nanoprobe.

11 pages, 4 figures

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