Quantum dots get a bright upgrade

Light Sci Appl. 2024 Sep 23;13(1):267. doi: 10.1038/s41377-024-01593-0.

Abstract

Developing a bright, deterministic source of entangled photon pairs has been an outstanding scientific and technological challenge. Semiconductor quantum dots are a promising candidate for this task. A new device combining a circular Bragg resonator and a piezoelectric actuator achieves high brightness and entanglement fidelity simultaneously, overcoming previous limitations. This breakthrough enhances quantum dot applications in entanglement-based quantum communication protocols.