Efficient and low-noise single-photon-level frequency conversion interfaces using silicon nanophotonics

Qing Li; Marcelo Davanço; Kartik Srinivasan

doi:10.1038/nphoton.2016.64

journal article Apr 18, 2016

Efficient and low-noise single-photon-level frequency conversion interfaces using silicon nanophotonics

Qing Li

Marcelo Davanço Kartik Srinivasan

Nature Photonics Vol. 10 No. 6 pp. 406-414 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Qing Li, Marcelo Davanço, Kartik Srinivasan (2016). Efficient and low-noise single-photon-level frequency conversion interfaces using silicon nanophotonics. Nature Photonics, 10(6), 406-414. https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2016.64

Efficient and low-noise single-photon-level frequency conversion interfaces using silicon nanophotonics

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