Spatially entangled pairs of photons from lithium niobate nonlocal metasurfaces

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Abstract

We predict and demonstrate experimentally, for the first time to our knowledge, the generation of spatially entangled photon pairs through spontaneous parametric down-conversion from a metasurface incorporating a nonlinear thin film of lithium niobate covered by a silica meta-grating. We identify the spatial entanglement of the photon pairs through violation of the classical Cauchy-Schwartz inequality. Simultaneously, the photon-pair rate is strongly enhanced by 450 times compared to unpatterned films.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 16th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
PagesX496-X498
ISBN (Electronic)9781665465847
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event16th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2022 - Siena, Italy
Duration: 12 Sept 202217 Sept 2022

Publication series

Name2022 16th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2022

Conference

Conference16th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2022
Country/TerritoryItaly
CitySiena
Period12/09/2217/09/22

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