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In situ three-dimensional strain engineering of solid-state quantum emitters in photonic structures towards scalable quantum networks

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  • Yan Chen

    (National University of Defense Technology
    National University of Defense Technology)

  • Xueshi Li

    (National University of Defense Technology)

  • Shunfa Liu

    (Sun Yat-sen University)

  • Jiawei Yang

    (Sun Yat-sen University)

  • Yuming Wei

    (Jinan University)

  • Kaili Xiong

    (National University of Defense Technology)

  • Yangpeng Wang

    (Sun Yat-sen University)

  • Jiawei Wang

    (Harbin Institute of Technology)

  • Pingxing Chen

    (National University of Defense Technology
    Hefei National Laboratory)

  • Xiao Li

    (National University of Defense Technology)

  • Chaofan Zhang

    (National University of Defense Technology)

  • Ying Yu

    (Sun Yat-sen University
    Hefei National Laboratory)

  • Tian Jiang

    (National University of Defense Technology
    Hunan Research Center of the Basic Discipline for Physical States)

  • Jin Liu

    (Sun Yat-sen University
    Quantum Science Center of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area)

Abstract

Solid-state quantum emitters are pivotal for modern photonic quantum technology, yet their inherent spectral inhomogeneity imposes a critical challenge in pursuing scalable quantum network. Here, we develop a cryogenic-compatible strain-engineering platform based on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) stamp, which we show can also work properly at cryogenic temperature. In-situ three-dimensional (3D) strain control is achieved for quantum dots (QDs) embedded in photonic nanostructures. The compliant PDMS enables independent tuning of emission energy and strong reduction of fine structure splitting (FSS) of single QDs, as demonstrated by a 7 meV spectral shift with a near-vanishing FSS in circular Bragg resonators and an unprecedented 15 meV tuning range in the micropillar. The PDMS-based 3D strain-engineering platform, compatible with diverse photonic structures at cryogenic temperature, provides a powerful and versatile tool for exploring fundamental strain-related physics and advancing integrated photonic quantum technology.

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  • Yan Chen & Xueshi Li & Shunfa Liu & Jiawei Yang & Yuming Wei & Kaili Xiong & Yangpeng Wang & Jiawei Wang & Pingxing Chen & Xiao Li & Chaofan Zhang & Ying Yu & Tian Jiang & Jin Liu, 2025. "In situ three-dimensional strain engineering of solid-state quantum emitters in photonic structures towards scalable quantum networks," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-60403-2
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60403-2
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