DOE OSTI · 2349176
Triangular cross-section beam splitters in silicon carbide for quantum information processing
Abstract
Abstract Triangular cross-section color center photonics in silicon carbide is a leading candidate for scalable implementation of quantum hardware. Within this geometry, we model low-loss beam splitters for applications in key quantum optical operations such as entanglement and single-photon interferometry. We consider triangular cross-section single-mode waveguides for the design of a directional coupler. We optimize parameters for a 50:50 beam splitter. Finally, we test the experimental feasibility of the designs by fabricating triangular waveguides in an ion beam etching process and identify suitable designs for short-term implementation.
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Majety, Sridhar (ORCID:0000000175174353), Saha, Pranta, Kekula, Zbynka, Dhuey, Scott, Radulaski, Marina. 2024-05-10. Triangular cross-section beam splitters in silicon carbide for quantum information processing. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00557-0
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