Single-photon sources based on the process of spontaneous parametric down-conversion play a key role in various applied disciplines of quantum optics. We characterize the intrinsic luminescence of BBO crystals as a source of non-removable noise in quantum-optics experiments. By analysing its spectral and temporal properties together with its intensity, we evaluate the impact of luminescence on single-photon state preparation using spontaneous parametric down-conversion.

Luminescence-induced noise in single photon sources based on BBO crystals

Lamperti, M.;ALLEVI, ALESSIA;
2014-01-01

Abstract

Single-photon sources based on the process of spontaneous parametric down-conversion play a key role in various applied disciplines of quantum optics. We characterize the intrinsic luminescence of BBO crystals as a source of non-removable noise in quantum-optics experiments. By analysing its spectral and temporal properties together with its intensity, we evaluate the impact of luminescence on single-photon state preparation using spontaneous parametric down-conversion.
2014
2014
BO crystal; hoton source; luminescence; oise; treak camera
Machulka, R.; Lemr, K.; Haderka, O.; Lamperti, M.; Allevi, Alessia; Bondani, M.
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