Progress in Quantum Electronics最新文献

{"title":"Surface plasmon coupling for enhancing light emission and color conversion","authors":"Shaobo Yang, Yang Kuo, Chih-Chung Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2025.100553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2025.100553","url":null,"abstract":"The efficiencies of light emission and absorption are two key factors for the effective operations of many optoelectronic devices. Those efficiencies can be improved through the efforts of upgrading material quality and optimizing device design. When such an improvement reaches a limit in considering the technological difficulty and/or fabrication cost, other means based on nano-photonics techniques deserve consideration. In particular, due to the development of the nano-fabrication technology and the trend of shrinking device dimension, those techniques based on near-field interactions are attractive. Among them, surface plasmon (SP) coupling is a powerful method for enhancing the emission and absorption efficiencies. Also, when color conversion is needed, the Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) is an effective approach for transferring energy from a donor into an acceptor within a short range. In this paper, the basic principles, the fundamental behaviors, and the applications to the enhancements of light emission and color conversion of SP coupling are reviewed. The SP coupling here is referred to as that not strong enough to produce the phenomenon of Rabi splitting. For effective color conversion, the combined effects of FRET and SP coupling are also discussed. Meanwhile, the nanoscale-cavity effect is introduced to combine with FRET and SP coupling for further enhancing the emission and color conversion efficiencies. The review starts with the behaviors of the SP resonances of metal nanostructures, particularly those of metal nanoparticles (NPs), including deposited surface metal NP and chemically synthesized metal NP, due to their easy fabrication, low cost, and strong localized SP resonance. Among the metals with the negative real parts of dielectric constants for inducing SP resonances in the ultraviolet through near-infrared spectral range, Ag is the major concern in this review because of its high SP resonance strength and low dissipation. SP coupling can be understood as a process of the energy transfer from a light emitter into an SP resonance mode for creating an alternative emission channel, i.e., the coherent SP radiation. A model and a derivative simulation algorithm, which take the Purcell effect into account, are reviewed for interpreting experimental observations. SP coupling can be used for improving the performances of a light-emitting diode (LED), including the enhancements of internal quantum efficiency and electroluminescence intensity, the reduction of the efficiency droop effect, the increase of modulation bandwidth, and the generation of partially polarized light in an LED. SP coupling can also be used for increasing the efficiency of a color conversion process. In such a process, the energy donor, acceptor, and metal nanostructure can be coupled together through an SP resonance mode around the donor emission or acceptor absorption wavelength for forming a three-body coupling system. Such a coupling process can lea","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"7 6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142967787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The road to quantum internet: Progress in quantum network testbeds and major demonstrations","authors":"Jianqing Liu, Thinh Le, Tingxiang Ji, Ruozhou Yu, Demitry Farfurnik, Greg Byrd, Daniel Stancil","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100551","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100551","url":null,"abstract":"The quantum internet is on the cusp of a revolution. While it shares the same purpose as the classical internet — connecting devices and transmitting information, the underlying principle of quantum physics makes the quantum internet a disruptive technology that will enable services unmatched by the classical internet. The quantum internet design has moved beyond theory. The past decade has seen a surge of efforts among researchers worldwide in building quantum network testbeds, a crucial stepping stone toward the quantum internet. In this review paper, we will summarize recent progress on quantum network testbeds, highlighting their major demonstrations and achievements. This progress report is the first of its kind in the literature, offering a holistic view of past regional efforts and prompting the community to assess our current position. Moreover, this paper will discuss open challenges and envision a collaborative pathway forward for the development of the quantum internet.","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Magneto-electric phenomena in atoms and molecules","authors":"Gregory Smail, Stephen C. Rand","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100544","url":null,"abstract":"Traditional nonlinear optics emphasizes processes driven by the electric field of light at moderately high intensities while generally ignoring dynamic magnetic effects. High frequency magnetism is generally associated with metamaterials or bulk magneto-electric solids. However, magneto-electric interactions can achieve magnetic response at the molecular level in essentially all dielectric materials. Classical and quantum models of nonlinear interactions driven by the combined forces of optical electric and magnetic fields are reviewed in this paper. Experimental conditions are also identified under which electric and magnetic field-driven interactions induce enhanced magnetic dipole response as well as a longitudinal Hall effect. Several mechanisms that account for dynamic enhancement of magnetic response are identified, including a torque-driven exchange of orbital angular momentum for rotational angular momentum. Experiments on this topic are summarized, and connections are established between electric and magneto-electric susceptibilities. The review concludes by anticipating novel photonic technology reliant on dynamic magneto-electric effects.","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"8 8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142867543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"III-nitride semiconductor membrane electronics and optoelectronics for heterogeneous integration","authors":"Renfeng Chen ,&nbsp;Yijian Song ,&nbsp;Rui He ,&nbsp;Junxi Wang ,&nbsp;Jinmin Li ,&nbsp;Tongbo Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100536","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100536","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapidly developing III-nitrides materials and devices technologies are driving the advancements in hybrid heterogeneous structures for multi-material and multifunctional electronic or optoelectronic integrated systems. Beyond heteroepitaxial growth, the process integrations of freestanding thin-film devices open up more possibilities for high levels of integration and multi-functionalization applications, overcoming the limitations of epitaxial substrate materials. Benefiting from the abundant and exceptional electrical and photoelectrical properties of III-nitrides, the heterogeneous integration of thin-film devices significantly enhances the functional capabilities in the fields of on-chip optical communication, micro-LED display, and flexible sensing. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of freestanding thin-film device fabrication technology and its integration strategies. We discuss the characteristics of both conventional and advanced III-nitride epilayer transfer technologies, focusing on lift-off, transfer, bonding, and integration process. Promising applications are summarized based on the integration technology of transferable III-nitride thin-film devices. Additionally, we analyze the remaining challenges in manufacturing and application of III-nitride thin-film devices for advanced heterogeneous integrations. The further development of these technologies will promote the research of III-nitrides in pioneering fields, including high-speed photoelectric integrated communication system, cost-effective Micro-LED display and reliable biosensing applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"98 ","pages":"Article 100536"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Elemental segregation and dimensional separation in halide perovskite light-emitting diodes","authors":"Seok Joo Yang ,&nbsp;Yoon Ho Lee ,&nbsp;Kagachi Tateno ,&nbsp;Letian Dou","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Compositional engineering is a promising avenue for enhancing external quantum efficiency and adjusting emission wavelengths in halide perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs). However, the occurrence of ion migration within these materials poses a notable challenge as it can lead to elemental segregation during crystallization or under external stimuli such as heat, light, and bias, especially when simple mixing and alloying are employed. Such non-uniform distribution of elements detrimentally impacts color purity and long-term device stability in PeLEDs, highlighting the need to address elemental segregation issues. Additionally, quasi-2D perovskites have garnered attention for their potential to mitigate ion migration while maintaining superior optoelectronic properties attributable to the quantum confinement effect. Nevertheless, precise control over dimensionality remains challenging due to the thermodynamically favored 2D/3D phase separation, hindering efficient energy transfer. This review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of these phenomena. It explores the underlying mechanisms of elemental segregation and dimensionality separation, while summarizing recent efforts to overcome these challenges. Furthermore, the review discusses ongoing obstacles and suggests potential directions for future research in this evolving field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"98 ","pages":"Article 100537"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technologies for modulation of visible light and their applications","authors":"Sanghyo Park ,&nbsp;Milica Notaros ,&nbsp;Aseema Mohanty ,&nbsp;Donggyu Kim ,&nbsp;Jelena Notaros ,&nbsp;Sara Mouradian","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100534","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100534","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Control over the amplitude, phase, and spatial distribution of visible-spectrum light underlies many technologies, but commercial solutions remain bulky, require high control power, and are often too slow. Active integrated photonics for visible light promises a solution, especially with recent materials and fabrication advances. In this review, we discuss three growing application spaces which rely on control of visible light: control and measurement of atomic quantum technologies, augmented-reality displays, and measurement and control of biological systems. We then review the commercial dynamic surfaces and bulk systems which currently provide visible-light modulation and the current state-of-the-art integrated solutions. Throughout the review we focus on speed, control power, size, optical bandwidth, and technological maturity when comparing technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"97 ","pages":"Article 100534"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142326502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nonlinear photocurrent in quantum materials for broadband photodetection","authors":"Yulin Shen ,&nbsp;Louis Primeau ,&nbsp;Jiangxu Li ,&nbsp;Tuan-Dung Nguyen ,&nbsp;David Mandrus ,&nbsp;Yuxuan Cosmi Lin ,&nbsp;Yang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100535","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100535","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Unlocking the vast potential of optical sensing technology has long been hindered by the challenges of achieving fast, sensitive, and broadband photodetection at ambient temperatures. In this review, we summarize recent progress in the study of nonlinear photocurrent in topological quantum materials, and its application in broadband photodetection without the use of p–n junction based semiconductor diodes. The intrinsic quadratic transverse current-input voltage relation is used to rectify the alternating electric field from incident radio, terahertz or infrared waves into a direct current, without a bias voltage and at zero magnetic field. We review novel photocurrents in several material systems, including topological Weyl semimetals, chiral crystals, ferroelectric materials, and low dimensional topological insulators. These quantum materials hold tremendous promise for broadband high-frequency rectification and photo-detection, featuring substantial responsivity and detectivity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"97 ","pages":"Article 100535"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142243585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Progress and perspectives on weak-value amplification","authors":"Liang Xu,&nbsp;Lijian Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100518","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100518","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Weak-value amplification (WVA) is a metrological protocol that effectively amplifies ultra-small physical effects, making it highly applicable in the fields of quantum sensing and metrology. However, the amplification effect is achieved through post-selection, which leads to a significant decrease in signal intensity. Consequently, there is a heated debate regarding the trade-off between the amplification effect and the success probability of post-selection, questioning whether WVA surpasses conventional measurement (CM) in terms of measurement precision. Extensive research indicates that the specific theoretical assumptions and experimental conditions play crucial roles in determining the respective advantages of WVA and CM. WVA provides new perspectives for recognizing the important role of post-selection in precision metrology. It demonstrates significant advantages in two aspects: (i) WVA based on the phase space interaction provides feasible strategies to practically achieve the Heisenberg-scaling precision using only classical resources. (ii) WVA exhibits robustness against certain types of technical noise and imperfections of detectors. Moreover, WVA allows for various modifications to extend the applicable scope and enhance the metrological performance in corresponding situations. Despite substantial progress in recent years, the inherent connection between the advantages of WVA and its unique features remains incompletely understood. In this paper, we systematically review the recent advances in the WVA scheme, with a particular focus on the ultimate precision of WVA under diverse conditions. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive perspective on the benefits of WVA in precision measurement and facilitate the realization of its full potential.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 100518"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141411528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantum interferometers: Principles and applications","authors":"Rui-Bo Jin ,&nbsp;Zi-Qi Zeng ,&nbsp;Chenglong You ,&nbsp;Chenzhi Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100519","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100519","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Interference, which refers to the phenomenon associated with the superposition of waves, has played a crucial role in the advancement of physics and finds a wide range of applications in physical and engineering measurements. Interferometers are experimental setups designed to observe and manipulate interference. With the development of technology, many quantum interferometers have been discovered and have become cornerstone tools in the field of quantum physics. Quantum interferometers not only explore the nature of the quantum world but also have extensive applications in quantum information technology, such as quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum measurement. In this review, we analyze and summarize three typical quantum interferometers: the Hong–Ou–Mandel (HOM) interferometer, the N00N state interferometer, and the Franson interferometer. We focus on the principles and applications of these three interferometers. In the principles section, we present the theoretical models for these interferometers, including single-mode theory and multi-mode theory. In the applications section, we review the applications of these interferometers in quantum communication, computation, and measurement. We hope that this review article will promote the development of quantum interference in both fundamental science and practical engineering applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 100519"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141411548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrically injected InGaN microdisk lasers: A review of progress, challenges, and future prospects","authors":"Wai Yuen Fu,&nbsp;Hoi Wai Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2024.100516","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The minimalistic design of InGaN-based MQW microdisk lasers based on whispering gallery mode (WGM) resonances has been attracting research interests in recent years. To compete with the prevalent InGaN-based VCSELs and edge-emitters, microdisk lasers must demonstrate superior performance under electrical injection. Yet, the challenges in the shift from initial optically pumped investigations to studies centered on electrically injected microdisk lasers has posed a barrier to successful commercialization.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"95 ","pages":"Article 100516"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141250523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}