Photoionization detection of a single Er${}^{3+}$ ion with sub-100-ns time resolution

Abstract

Efficient detection of single optical centers in solids is essential for quantum information processing, sensing, and single-photon generation applications. In this work, we use radio-frequency (RF) reflectometry to electrically detect the photoionization induced by a single Er${}^{3+}$ ion in Si. The high bandwidth and sensitivity of the RF reflectometry provide sub-100-ns time resolution for the photoionization detection. With this technique, the optically excited state lifetime of a single Er${}^{3+}$ ion in a Si nano-transistor is measured for the first time to be 0.49 $\pm$ 0.04 $\mu$s. Our results demonstrate an efficient approach for detecting a charge state change induced by Er excitation and relaxation. This approach could be used for fast readout of other single optical centers in solids and is attractive for large-scale integrated optical quantum systems thanks to the multi-channel RF reflectometry demonstrated with frequency multiplexing techniques.

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