Phonon dephasing and spectral diffusion of quantum emitters in hexagonal Boron Nitride

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2105.11687v1
• Date: Tue, 25 May 2021 05:56:18 GMT
• Title: Phonon dephasing and spectral diffusion of quantum emitters in hexagonal Boron Nitride
• Authors: Simon White, Connor Stewart, Alexander S. Solntsev, Chi Li, Milos Toth, Mehran Kianinia, and Igor Aharonovich
• Abstract summary: Quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) are emerging as bright and robust sources of single photons for applications in quantum optics. We study phonon dephasing and spectral diffusion of quantum emitters in hBN via resonant excitation spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures.
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• Abstract: Quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) are emerging as bright and robust sources of single photons for applications in quantum optics. In this work we present detailed studies on the limiting factors to achieve Fourier Transform limited spectral lines. Specifically, we study phonon dephasing and spectral diffusion of quantum emitters in hBN via resonant excitation spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures. We show that the linewidths of hBN quantum emitters are phonon broadened, even at 5K, with typical values of the order of one GHz. While spectral diffusion dominates at increasing pump powers, it can be minimized by working well below saturation excitation power. Our results are important for future utilization of quantum emitters in hBN for quantum interference experiments.

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