Non-linear photonic crystals as a source of entangled photons

Abstract

Non-linear photonic crystals can be used to provide phase-matching for frequency conversion in optically isotropic materials. The phase-matching mechanism proposed here is a combination of form birefringence and phase velocity dispersion in a periodic structure. Since the phase-matching relies on the geometry of the photonic crystal, it becomes possible to use highly non-linear materials. This is illustrated considering a one-dimensional periodic Al${}_{0.4}$Ga${}_{0.6}$As / air structure for the generation of 1.5 $\mu$m light. We show that phase-matching conditions used in schemes to create entangled photon pairs can be achieved in photonic crystals.

4 pages, 3 figures

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