Supporting quantum technologies with an ultra-low loss silicon photonics platform
arXiv:2201.04715 · doi:10.1117/1.APN.2.2.024002
Abstract
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are expected to play a significant role in the ongoing second quantum revolution, thanks to their stability and scalability. Still, major upgrades are needed for available PIC platforms to meet the demanding requirements of quantum devices. In this paper, we present a review of our recent progress in upgrading an unconventional silicon photonics platform towards such goal, including ultra-low propagation losses, low fibre coupling losses, integration of superconducting elements, Faraday rotators, fast and efficient detectors, as well as phase modulators with low loss and/or low energy consumption. We show the relevance of our developments and of our vision in two main applications: quantum key distribution - to achieve significantly higher key rates and large-scale deployment - and cryogenic quantum computers - to replace electrical connections to the cryostat with optical fibres.
24 pages, 14 figures, 159 references
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