Three-color Sagnac source of polarization-entangled photon pairs

Opt Express. 2009 Dec 7;17(25):23153-9. doi: 10.1364/OE.17.023153.

Abstract

We demonstrate a compact and stable source of polarization-entangled pairs of photons, one at 810 nm wavelength for high detection efficiency and the other at 1550 nm for long-distance fiber communication networks. Due to a novel Sagnac-based design of the interferometer no active stabilization is needed. Using only one 30 mm ppKTP bulk crystal the source produces photons with a spectral brightness of 1.13 x 10(6) pairs/s/mW/THz with an entanglement fidelity of 98.2%. Both photons are single-mode fiber coupled and ready to be used in quantum key distribution (QKD) or transmission of photonic quantum states over large distances.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Color*
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Lighting / instrumentation*
  • Lighting / methods*
  • Photons