Group-velocity symmetry in photonic crystal fibre for ultra-tunable quantum frequency conversion
arXiv:2103.04824 · doi:10.1088/2040-8986/ac01f6
Abstract
Low-noise frequency conversion of single photons is a critical tool in establishing fibre-based quantum networks. We show that a single photonic crystal fibre can achieve frequency conversion by Bragg-scattering four-wave mixing of source photons from an ultra-broad wavelength range by engineering a symmetric group velocity profile. Furthermore, we discuss how pump tuning can mitigate realistic discrepancies in device fabrication. This enables a single highly adaptable frequency conversion interface to link disparate nodes in a quantum network via the telecoms band.
12 pages, 4 figures
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