Spin-photon Qubits for Scalable Quantum Network

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.06285v1
• Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:28:26 GMT
• Title: Spin-photon Qubits for Scalable Quantum Network
• Authors: Md Sakibul Islam, Kuldeep Singh, Yunhe Zhao, Nitesh Singh, Wayesh Qarony,
• Abstract summary: Telecom-band spin-photonic qubits, operating in the 1260-1675 nm wavelength range, are well-suited for long-distance quantum communication.<n>This study explores the state-of-the-art spin-photonic qubits across solid-state platforms.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Solid-state quantum light sources offer a scalable pathway for interfacing stationary spin qubits with flying photonic qubits, forming the backbone of future quantum networks. Telecom-band spin-photonic qubits, operating in the 1260-1675 nm wavelength range, are particularly well-suited for long-distance quantum communication due to minimal loss in standard optical fibers. Achieving scalability, however, hinges on fulfilling several stringent criteria: coherent spin-state control, deterministic and indistinguishable single-photon emission, and integration with nanophotonic structures that enhance radiative properties, such as lifetime, coherence, and photon indistinguishability. This study explores the state-of-the-art spin-photonic qubits across solid-state platforms, including diamond color centers, silicon carbide defect centers, quantum dots, and two-dimensional materials. Special attention is given to silicon-based emitters, particularly G, T, C- and Ci-centers, which promise monolithic integration with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology and telecom-band operation. We classify these systems based on spin-photon interface availability, CMOS process compatibility, and emitter scalability. We also discuss recent advances in cavity quantum electrodynamics (cQED), including Purcell enhancement and quality factor engineering in integrated photonic (circuits) environments. The work highlights emerging demonstrations of quantum networking over metropolitan scales and outlines the trajectory toward chip-scale quantum photonic integrated circuits (QPICs). It combines deterministic emitter creation, coherent spin manipulation, and quantum information processing. These developments pave the way for global quantum networks, enabling secure communication, distributed quantum computing, and quantum-enhanced sensing.

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