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Integrated circuit device efficiently generates single photons for photonic computing applications

Summary: Dirk Englund, Ph.D.

Technology Benefits: Highly efficient photon generation due to time multiplexing protocol; simulations suggest a three-fold improvement in single photon generation efficiency compared to bulk optics.Photon integrated circuit architecture can easily be integrated with current opto-electronic platforms.Easily scalable method due to the photon integrated circuit architecture.Patent information:Patent Pending (WO/2013/009946) Tech Ventures Reference: IR CU12009

Technology Application: Well-encrypted communication for defense and other high security applicationsSingle photon source for high performance computing, quantum computer systems, and high performance simulations.Photon production for use in precise, high-resolution, highly sensitive measurements.Calibration of single photon detectors for biological studies, by offering stable, bright single photons.

Detailed Technology Description: Dirk Englund, Ph.D.

*Abstract: None

*Inquiry: Donna SeeColumbia Technology VenturesTel: (212) 854-8444Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu

*IR: CU12009

*Principal Investigator

*Publications: J. Mower, D. Englund. Efficient generation of single and entangled photons on a silicon photonic integrated chip. Physical Review A, Vol. 84, November 2011, pp. 052326.

Country/Region: USA

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