Enhancing Single Photon Emission Purity via Design of van der Waals Heterostructures.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Quantum emitters are essential components of quantum photonic circuitry envisioned beyond the current optoelectronic state-of-the-art. Two dimensional materials are attractive hosts for such emitters. However, the high single photon purity required is rarely realized due to the presence of spectrally degenerate classical light originating from defects. Here, we show that design of a van der Waals heterostructure effectively eliminates this spurious light, resulting in purities suitable for a variety of quantum technological applications. Single photon purity from emitters in monolayer WSe<sub>2</sub> increases from 60% to 92% by incorporating this monolayer in a simple graphite/WSe<sub>2</sub> heterostructure. Fast interlayer charge transfer quenches a broad photoluminescence background by preventing radiative recombination through long-lived defect bound exciton states. This approach is generally applicable to other 2D emitter materials, circumvents issues of material quality, and offers a path forward to achieve the ultrahigh single photon purities ultimately required for photon-based quantum technologies.