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CN109196397B
CN109196397B CN201680086251.3A CN201680086251A CN109196397B CN 109196397 B CN109196397 B CN 109196397B CN 201680086251 A CN201680086251 A CN 201680086251A CN 109196397 B CN109196397 B CN 109196397B
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一种用于生成单光子的器件及系统、固定单光子源方法,该用于生成单光子的器件包括波导;谐振腔,位于所述波导上方;热敏聚合物,位于设置有所述谐振腔的所述波导上方;其中,所述热敏聚合物在小于温度阈值的条件下为亲水性,在不小于温度阈值的条件下为疏水性。该用于生成单光子的器件结构简单,且易于制造,简化了用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺。

A device and system for generating single photons, and a method for fixing a single photon source, the device for generating single photons includes a waveguide; a resonant cavity located above the waveguide; a thermosensitive polymer located above the resonant cavity above the waveguide; wherein the thermally sensitive polymer is hydrophilic at a temperature less than a threshold value and hydrophobic at a temperature not lower than a threshold value. The device for generating single photons has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons.

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用于生成单光子的器件及系统、固定单光子源方法Device and system for generating single photon, fixed single photon source method

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及量子信息设备技术领域,尤其涉及用于生成单光子的器件及系统、固定单光子源方法。The invention relates to the technical field of quantum information equipment, in particular to a device and system for generating single photons, and a method for fixing a single photon source.

背景技术Background technique

量子信息科学是量子力学和信息科学技术结合的产物,包括量子密码、量子通信、量子计算、量子测量等,近年来,在理论和实验上都已经取得了重要突破。无论是量子通信还是量子计算,稳定的、高速率的单光子源都是必须解决的关键设备。单光子源是指在同一时刻仅仅发射一个光子的光源。Quantum information science is the product of the combination of quantum mechanics and information science and technology, including quantum cryptography, quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum measurement, etc. In recent years, important breakthroughs have been made in theory and experiment. Whether it is quantum communication or quantum computing, a stable, high-rate single photon source is a key device that must be solved. A single photon source is a light source that emits only one photon at a time.

现有技术中,为了生成单光子,通常将发光材料砷化铟(InAs)与铝砷化铟(AlGaAs)量子点在生长时耦合入晶格结构近似的纳米线中。之后对发光材料进行激发后,其由于光致发光现象(Photoluminescence)产生自发辐射,释放等同于禁带能量的单个光子流。这些光子由于被束缚在类似于光波导的纳米线中,其具有特定的发光方向以及发光场分布。In the prior art, in order to generate single photons, the luminescent materials indium arsenide (InAs) and aluminum indium arsenide (AlGaAs) quantum dots are usually coupled into nanowires with similar lattice structures during growth. After the luminescent material is excited, it generates spontaneous emission due to photoluminescence, and releases a single photon flow equal to the forbidden band energy. Since these photons are trapped in nanowires similar to optical waveguides, they have specific light-emitting directions and light-emitting field distributions.

上述方案中,将InAs与AlGaAs量子点生长到纳米线中需要较高的加工水平和较复杂的制作工艺。In the above solutions, growing InAs and AlGaAs quantum dots into nanowires requires a relatively high level of processing and a relatively complex manufacturing process.

发明内容Contents of the invention

本发明实施例提供一种用于生成单光子的器件及系统,以及固定单光子源方法,用于简化用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺,并通过简单的方法生成单光子。Embodiments of the present invention provide a device and system for generating single photons, and a method for fixing a single photon source, which are used to simplify the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons and generate single photons through a simple method.

第一方面,本发明实施例提供一种用于生成单光子的器件,包括:波导;谐振腔,位于所述波导上方;热敏聚合物,位于设置有所述谐振腔的所述波导上方;其中,所述热敏聚合物在小于温度阈值的条件下为亲水性,在不小于温度阈值的条件下为疏水性。可见该用于生成单光子的器件结构简单,且易于制造,简化了用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺。In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for generating single photons, including: a waveguide; a resonant cavity located above the waveguide; a thermosensitive polymer located above the waveguide provided with the resonant cavity; Wherein, the thermosensitive polymer is hydrophilic under the condition of less than the temperature threshold, and is hydrophobic under the condition of not less than the temperature threshold. It can be seen that the device for generating single photons has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons.

可选地,所述谐振腔为表面等离子谐振腔。如此,可进一步提高位于谐振腔中的单光子的光强。可选地,所述谐振腔由两个金属件组成。如此,可进一步提高位于谐振腔中的单光子的光强。可选地,所述谐振腔由以下任一种形式形成:由分别位于两个三角形金属件的两个顶角相隔预设距离形成;由双金属纳米线相隔预设距离形成;由双金属纳米球相隔预设距离形成。如此,一方面可以更好的固定住位于谐振腔中的单光子,另一方面也可提高位于谐振腔中的单光子的光强。Optionally, the resonant cavity is a surface plasmon resonant cavity. In this way, the light intensity of the single photons located in the resonant cavity can be further increased. Optionally, the resonant cavity is composed of two metal pieces. In this way, the light intensity of the single photons located in the resonant cavity can be further increased. Optionally, the resonant cavity is formed by any of the following forms: it is formed by two vertex corners respectively located on two triangular metal parts with a predetermined distance apart; it is formed by a double metal nanowire with a predetermined distance apart; it is formed by a double metal nanowire The balls are formed at a preset distance apart. In this way, on the one hand, the single photon in the resonant cavity can be better fixed, and on the other hand, the light intensity of the single photon in the resonant cavity can also be increased.

可选地,用于生成单光子的器件还包括天线。天线位于所述波导上方、所述热敏聚合物下方;其中,所述谐振腔位于所述天线的馈电组件处。如此,在用于生成单光子的器件的谐振腔处产生的单光子可以在天线的馈电组件处沿着特定的方向传播,从而很好的控制了所产生的单光子的方向。进一步,将谐振腔放置于天线的馈电组件处,可以增强谐振腔处产生的当光子的光强。第三方面,由于将天线置于波导上方,因此天线可产生斜向下的光场,该光场进入波导,从而可更好的使在谐振腔处产生的单光子耦合入波导。可选地,所述天线为八木天线。如此,能够更好的控制单光子向着特定方向传播。Optionally, the device for generating single photons further includes an antenna. The antenna is located above the waveguide and below the heat-sensitive polymer; wherein the resonant cavity is located at the feeding component of the antenna. In this way, the single photons generated at the resonant cavity of the device for generating single photons can propagate along a specific direction at the feeding component of the antenna, thereby well controlling the direction of the generated single photons. Further, placing the resonant cavity at the feeding component of the antenna can enhance the light intensity of the photons generated at the resonant cavity. In the third aspect, since the antenna is placed above the waveguide, the antenna can generate an obliquely downward light field, which enters the waveguide, so that the single photon generated at the resonant cavity can be better coupled into the waveguide. Optionally, the antenna is a Yagi antenna. In this way, the propagation of single photons in a specific direction can be better controlled.

第二方面,本发明实施例提供一种在本发明实施例中任一种用于生成单光子的器件中固定单光子源的方法,包括:在用于生成单光子的器件上的谐振腔处照射激光;在所述热敏聚合物的表面流入携带单光子源的液体;其中,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源的配位基为疏水性;其中,所述激光用于:使处于所述谐振腔内的温度升高,使所述热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引所述携带单光子源的液体停留于所述谐振腔内。可见该用于生成单光子的器件结构简单,且易于制造,简化了用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺。In the second aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provides a method for fixing a single photon source in any device for generating single photons in the embodiment of the present invention, including: at the resonant cavity on the device for generating single photons Irradiating laser light; flowing into a liquid carrying a single-photon source on the surface of the thermosensitive polymer; wherein, the ligand of the single-photon source in the liquid carrying a single-photon source is hydrophobic; wherein, the laser is used for : increasing the temperature in the resonant cavity, changing the thermosensitive polymer from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and attracting the liquid carrying the single photon source to stay in the resonant cavity. It can be seen that the device for generating single photons has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons.

可选地,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源为胶体量子点或染料分子。如此,一方面本发明实施例中所使用的单光子源不需要苛刻的环境要求,比如要求极低的环境温度等等,从而简化了生成工艺;另一方面,可使携带单光子源的液体在本发明实施例中所提供的用于生成单光子的器件的上表面进行流动,从而成功实现本发明实施例所提供的方案。Optionally, the single-photon source in the liquid carrying the single-photon source is a colloidal quantum dot or a dye molecule. In this way, on the one hand, the single photon source used in the embodiment of the present invention does not require harsh environmental requirements, such as requiring extremely low ambient temperature, etc., thereby simplifying the production process; on the other hand, the liquid carrying the single photon source can be made The upper surface of the device for generating single photons provided in the embodiment of the present invention flows, thereby successfully implementing the solution provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

可选地,所述谐振腔的本振频率与所述单光子源的本振频率之间的差值小于共振频率阈值;所述用于生成单光子的器件中还包括的天线的本振频率与所述单光子源的本振频率之间的差值小于所述共振频率阈值。如此,谐振腔的本振频率与单光子源的本振频率较为接近,因此可在激光的作用下发生共振,从而增强单光子光强。且天线的本振频率与单光子源的本振频率较为接近,因此可在激光的作用下发生共振,从而增强单光子光强。Optionally, the difference between the local oscillation frequency of the resonant cavity and the local oscillation frequency of the single photon source is less than the resonance frequency threshold; the local oscillation frequency of the antenna further included in the device for generating single photons The difference from the local oscillator frequency of the single photon source is less than the resonance frequency threshold. In this way, the local oscillation frequency of the resonant cavity is relatively close to that of the single photon source, so resonance can occur under the action of laser light, thereby enhancing the light intensity of the single photon. Moreover, the local oscillator frequency of the antenna is relatively close to that of the single photon source, so resonance can occur under the action of the laser, thereby enhancing the light intensity of the single photon.

第三方面,本发明实施例提供一种单光子生成系统,包括本发明实施例提供的任一种所述的用于生成单光子的器件,激光器和液体流入装置,其中:所述激光器用于在所述用于生成单光子的器件上的谐振腔处照射激光;所述液体流入装置用于在所述热敏聚合物的表面流入携带单光子源的液体;其中,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源的配位基为疏水性;其中,所述激光用于:使处于所述谐振腔内的温度升高,使所述热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引所述携带单光子源的液体停留于所述谐振腔内,并使停留于所述谐振腔内的所述携带单光子源的液体在所述激光的照射下发出单光子,所述单光子被耦合至所述波导内部传输。In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a single photon generation system, including any one of the devices for generating single photons provided in the embodiments of the present invention, a laser and a liquid inflow device, wherein: the laser is used for Laser light is irradiated at the resonant cavity on the device for generating single photons; the liquid inflow device is used to flow into the liquid carrying a single photon source on the surface of the thermosensitive polymer; wherein, the carrying single photon source The ligand of the single-photon source in the liquid is hydrophobic; wherein, the laser is used to: increase the temperature in the resonant cavity, and convert the thermosensitive polymer from hydrophilic to hydrophobic , and attract the liquid carrying the single photon source to stay in the resonant cavity, and make the liquid carrying the single photon source staying in the resonant cavity emit single photons under the irradiation of the laser, the Single photons are coupled into the waveguide for internal transport.

本发明实施例中,用于生成单光子的器件包括波导;谐振腔,位于所述波导上方;热敏聚合物,位于设置有所述谐振腔的所述波导上方;其中,所述热敏聚合物在小于温度阈值的条件下为亲水性,在不小于温度阈值的条件下为疏水性。可见该用于生成单光子的器件结构简单,且易于制造,简化了用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺。In an embodiment of the present invention, the device for generating single photons includes a waveguide; a resonant cavity located above the waveguide; a thermosensitive polymer located above the waveguide provided with the resonant cavity; wherein the thermosensitive polymer Substances are hydrophilic when the temperature is less than the threshold, and hydrophobic when the temperature is not less than the threshold. It can be seen that the device for generating single photons has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons.

进一步,基于该用于生成单光子的器件生成单光子时,仅使用在用于生成单光子源的器件上的谐振腔处照射激光;在所述热敏聚合物的表面流入携带单光子源的液体即可。由于所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源的配位基为疏水性。因此在谐振腔处照射激光可使处于所述谐振腔内的温度升高,使所述热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引所述携带单光子源的液体停留于所述谐振腔内,并使停留于所述谐振腔内的所述携带单光子源的液体在所述激光的照射下发出单光子,所述单光子被耦合至所述波导内部传输。可见,本发明实施例中通过简单的方法生成单光子,且实现了单光子与波导的耦合。Further, when generating single photons based on the device for generating single photons, only the resonant cavity on the device for generating single photon sources is used to irradiate laser light; Liquid will do. Because the ligand of the single-photon source in the liquid carrying the single-photon source is hydrophobic. Therefore, irradiating the laser at the resonant cavity can increase the temperature in the resonant cavity, convert the thermosensitive polymer from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and attract the liquid carrying the single photon source to stay in the The liquid carrying the single-photon source staying in the resonant cavity emits a single photon under the irradiation of the laser, and the single photon is coupled to the waveguide for transmission. It can be seen that, in the embodiment of the present invention, a single photon is generated through a simple method, and the coupling of the single photon to the waveguide is realized.

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为了更清楚地说明本发明实施例中的技术方案,下面将对实施例描述中所需要使用的附图作简要介绍。In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments.

图1为本发明实施例提供的一种用于生成单光子的器件的结构示意图;Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图2为本发明实施例提供的制备用于生成单光子的器件的方法步骤示意图;2 is a schematic diagram of the method steps for preparing a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图3为本发明实施例提供的制备用于生成单光子的器件的方法步骤示意图;3 is a schematic diagram of the method steps for preparing a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图4为本发明实施例提供的制备用于生成单光子的器件的方法步骤示意图;4 is a schematic diagram of the method steps for preparing a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图5为本发明实施例提供的制备用于生成单光子的器件的方法步骤示意图;5 is a schematic diagram of the method steps for preparing a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图6为本发明实施例提供的制备用于生成单光子的器件的方法步骤示意图;6 is a schematic diagram of the method steps for preparing a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图7为本发明实施例提供的图6中方向A的示意图;Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of direction A in Fig. 6 provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图8为本发明实施例提供的一种在用于生成单光子的器件中固定单光子源的方法;FIG. 8 is a method for fixing a single photon source in a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图9为本发明实施例提供的一种单光子生成系统的结构示意图;FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a single photon generation system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图10为本发明实施例提供的图9中方向A的示意图;Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of direction A in Fig. 9 provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图11为本发明实施例中单光子在谐振腔内的光强和在自由空间中的光强的示意图。Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of the light intensity of a single photon in a resonant cavity and the light intensity in free space in an embodiment of the present invention.

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为了使本发明的目的、技术方案及有益效果更加清楚明白,以下结合附图及实施例,对本发明进行进一步详细说明。应当理解,此处所描述的具体实施例仅仅用以解释本发明,并不用于限定本发明。In order to make the object, technical solution and beneficial effects of the present invention more clear, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention, not to limit the present invention.

具体实施中,在很多领域,稳定的、高速率的单光子源都是必须解决的关键设备。具体来说,在量子通信领域中,可将生成的单光子作为量子比特,在自用空间或光纤中传输,其中单光子光源的质量对密钥产率,光子相干度等方面有着决定性的影响。在量子计算领域,可使用单个或纠缠光子的线性作用进行大量并行运算,其中,单光子光源能否产生“确定(on-demand,即非概率产生的)”的光子,是量子计算能否成功的前提之一。在计量学方面,可使用单光子进行生物样品的超衍射极限成像,其中,单个光子的亮度,单色性等特征也对成像质量起着决定性的影响。在基础实验方面,量子力学中的贝尔不等式验证,引力波的搜寻等方面,单光子也起着巨大的作用。In specific implementation, in many fields, a stable, high-rate single-photon source is a key device that must be solved. Specifically, in the field of quantum communication, the generated single photons can be used as qubits and transmitted in self-used space or optical fibers, where the quality of the single photon light source has a decisive impact on key yield and photon coherence. In the field of quantum computing, a large number of parallel operations can be performed using the linear action of single or entangled photons. Among them, whether a single photon light source can generate "determined (on-demand, that is, non-probability generated)" photons is the key to the success of quantum computing. one of the prerequisites. In terms of metrology, single photons can be used for super-diffraction-limited imaging of biological samples, where the brightness and monochromaticity of a single photon also play a decisive role in imaging quality. In terms of basic experiments, the verification of Bell's inequality in quantum mechanics, and the search for gravitational waves, single photons also play a huge role.

基于上述轮询,本发明实施例中提供一种用于生成单光子的器件及系统,以及固定单光子源方法,用于简化用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺,并通过简单的方法生成单光子。Based on the above polling, an embodiment of the present invention provides a device and system for generating single photons, and a method for fixing a single photon source, which are used to simplify the manufacturing process of devices for generating single photons, and generate single photon.

图1示例性示出了本发明实施例提供的一种用于生成单光子的器件的结构示意图,如图1所示,该用于生成单光子的器件,包括:波导102;谐振腔103;热敏聚合物105。FIG. 1 exemplarily shows a schematic structural diagram of a device for generating single photons provided by an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the device for generating single photons includes: a waveguide 102; a resonant cavity 103; Thermally Sensitive Polymers 105.

其中,谐振腔103位于所述波导上方;热敏聚合物105位于设置有所述谐振腔103的所述波导102上方;其中,所述热敏聚合物105在小于温度阈值的条件下为亲水性,在不小于温度阈值的条件下为疏水性。温度阈值为一温度值,可根据具体的操作环境来确定。Wherein, the resonant cavity 103 is located above the waveguide; the thermosensitive polymer 105 is located above the waveguide 102 provided with the resonant cavity 103; wherein, the thermosensitive polymer 105 is hydrophilic under the condition of less than the temperature threshold It is hydrophobic under the condition of not less than the temperature threshold. The temperature threshold is a temperature value, which can be determined according to a specific operating environment.

可选地,所述谐振腔为表面等离子谐振腔。可选地,所述谐振腔由两个金属件组成。可选地,所述谐振腔由两个纳米金属件组成。如此,可进一步提高位于谐振腔中的单光子的光强。Optionally, the resonant cavity is a surface plasmon resonant cavity. Optionally, the resonant cavity is composed of two metal pieces. Optionally, the resonant cavity is composed of two nano-metal parts. In this way, the light intensity of the single photons located in the resonant cavity can be further increased.

可选地,所述谐振腔由以下任一种形式形成:由分别位于两个三角形金属件的两个顶角相隔预设距离形成;由双金属纳米线相隔预设距离形成;由双金属纳米球相隔预设距离形成。具体来说,谐振腔可由两个部件组成,两个部件之间相隔预设距离,比如两个三角形的两个尖角之间相隔预设距离,此时该两个部件即可形成谐振腔,具体可参见图7所示的谐振腔103。再比如由两个双金属纳米线的顶端相隔预设距离形成;再比如由双金属纳米球相隔预设距离形成。如此,一方面可以更好的固定住位于谐振腔中的单光子,另一方面也可提高位于谐振腔中的单光子的光强。Optionally, the resonant cavity is formed by any of the following forms: it is formed by two vertex corners respectively located on two triangular metal parts with a predetermined distance apart; it is formed by a double metal nanowire with a predetermined distance apart; it is formed by a double metal nanowire The balls are formed at a preset distance apart. Specifically, the resonant cavity can be composed of two parts with a preset distance between the two parts, for example, the two sharp corners of two triangles are separated by a preset distance, at this time, the two parts can form a resonant cavity, For details, refer to the resonant cavity 103 shown in FIG. 7 . Another example is formed by the tops of two bimetallic nanowires separated by a predetermined distance; another example is formed by bimetallic nanospheres separated by a predetermined distance. In this way, on the one hand, the single photon in the resonant cavity can be better fixed, and on the other hand, the light intensity of the single photon in the resonant cavity can also be increased.

本发明实施例中,在热敏聚合物的作用下,在谐振腔处产生单光子,并导入波导内部。可见该用于生成单光子的器件结构简单,且易于制造,简化了用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺。In the embodiment of the present invention, under the action of the heat-sensitive polymer, single photons are generated at the resonant cavity and guided into the waveguide. It can be seen that the device for generating single photons has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons.

可选地,为了更好的控制单光子的方向,用于生成单光子的器件中还包括:天线,位于所述波导上方、所述热敏聚合物下方;其中,所述谐振腔位于所述天线的馈电组件处,即在天线的馈电组件处使用谐振腔,也就是说,谐振腔构成了天线的馈电组件。如此,在用于生成单光子的器件的谐振腔处产生的单光子可以在天线的馈电组件处沿着特定的方向传播,从而很好的控制了所产生的单光子的方向。进一步,在天线的馈电组件处使用谐振腔结构,可以增强谐振腔处产生的单光子的光强。第三方面,由于将天线置于波导上方,因此天线可产生斜向下的光场,该光场进入波导,从而可更好的使在谐振腔处产生的单光子耦合入波导。Optionally, in order to better control the direction of single photons, the device for generating single photons further includes: an antenna located above the waveguide and below the thermosensitive polymer; wherein the resonant cavity is located on the A resonant cavity is used at the feed component of the antenna, that is, the resonant cavity forms the feed component of the antenna. In this way, the single photons generated at the resonant cavity of the device for generating single photons can propagate along a specific direction at the feeding component of the antenna, thereby well controlling the direction of the generated single photons. Furthermore, the use of a resonant cavity structure at the feeding component of the antenna can enhance the light intensity of the single photon generated at the resonant cavity. In the third aspect, since the antenna is placed above the waveguide, the antenna can generate an obliquely downward light field, which enters the waveguide, so that the single photon generated at the resonant cavity can be better coupled into the waveguide.

可选地,天线种类可有多种,只要能够控制单光子向着特定方向传播即可,优选地,所述天线为八木天线。Optionally, there may be various types of antennas, as long as the single photon can be controlled to propagate in a specific direction. Preferably, the antenna is a Yagi antenna.

基于上述描述,本发明实施例提供一种制备上述用于生成单光子的器件的方法,图2、图3、图4、图5和图6示出了制备上述用于生成单光子的器件的方法步骤示意图:Based on the above description, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for preparing the above-mentioned device for generating single photons. FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show the preparation of the above-mentioned device for generating single photons Schematic diagram of method steps:

第一,如图2所示,先制备衬底101;First, as shown in FIG. 2 , prepare a substrate 101 first;

第二,在衬底101上制备一层波导102,如图3所示;Second, prepare a layer of waveguide 102 on the substrate 101, as shown in FIG. 3;

第三,如图4所示,在波导102上制作谐振腔103,可选地,可使用互补金属氧化物半导体(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor,简称CMOS)工艺制备谐振腔103;Third, as shown in FIG. 4, a resonant cavity 103 is fabricated on the waveguide 102. Optionally, the resonant cavity 103 can be fabricated using a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) process;

第四,可选地,如图5所示,在波导102上方制作天线104。可选地,可使用CMOS工艺制备天线104。谐振腔103位于天线104的馈电组件处。即使用谐振腔103替换天线104的馈电组件;Fourth, optionally, an antenna 104 is fabricated above the waveguide 102 as shown in FIG. 5 . Optionally, the antenna 104 can be fabricated using a CMOS process. The resonant cavity 103 is located at the feeding component of the antenna 104 . That is, the feeding component of the antenna 104 is replaced by the resonant cavity 103;

第五,在结构表面覆盖一层热敏聚合物105,如图6所示。所述热敏聚合物在小于温度阈值的条件下为亲水性,在不小于温度阈值的条件下为疏水性。具体来说,热敏聚合物105有多种材料可选地,比如聚N-异丙基丙烯酰胺(PNIPAM),该材料在高于特定温度(如32℃)时会由亲水性变为疏水性。Fifth, cover a layer of thermosensitive polymer 105 on the surface of the structure, as shown in FIG. 6 . The thermosensitive polymer is hydrophilic under the condition of less than the temperature threshold, and is hydrophobic under the condition of not less than the temperature threshold. Specifically, the thermosensitive polymer 105 has a variety of materials to choose from, such as poly N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAM), which will change from hydrophilicity to Hydrophobic.

图7示例性示出了本发明实施例提供的图6中方向A的示意图,如图7所示,谐振腔103为一个蝶形,即由两个三角形金属件的两个尖角之间相隔预设距离形成。图7所示的天线为八木天线。Fig. 7 exemplarily shows a schematic diagram of the direction A in Fig. 6 provided by the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 7, the resonant cavity 103 is a butterfly shape, that is, separated by two sharp corners of two triangular metal pieces The preset distance is formed. The antenna shown in Figure 7 is a Yagi antenna.

基于上述内容,图8示例性示出了本发明实施例还提供一种在用于生成单光子的器件中固定单光子源的方法,如图8所示,包括:Based on the above, FIG. 8 exemplarily shows that an embodiment of the present invention also provides a method for fixing a single photon source in a device for generating single photons, as shown in FIG. 8 , including:

步骤801,在用于生成单光子的器件上的谐振腔处照射激光;Step 801, irradiating laser light at the resonant cavity on the device for generating single photons;

步骤802,在热敏聚合物的表面流入携带单光子源的液体;其中,携带单光子源的液体中的量子点的配位基为疏水性;其中,激光用于:使处于谐振腔内的温度升高,使热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引携带单光子源的液体停留于谐振腔内。Step 802, flow into the liquid carrying the single photon source on the surface of the thermosensitive polymer; wherein, the ligands of the quantum dots in the liquid carrying the single photon source are hydrophobic; wherein, the laser is used to: make the quantum dots in the resonant cavity An increase in temperature converts the thermosensitive polymer from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and attracts the liquid carrying the single photon source to stay in the resonant cavity.

可见,通过上述步骤801和步骤802即可将单光子源固定在谐振腔处,解决了现有技术无法固定单光子源的问题,进而为控制单光子的方向提供了基础。It can be seen that the single photon source can be fixed at the resonant cavity through the above steps 801 and 802, which solves the problem that the single photon source cannot be fixed in the prior art, and provides a basis for controlling the direction of the single photon.

可选地,所述天线的本振频率与所述单光子源的本振频率之间的差值小于共振频率阈值,如此,天线的本振频率与单光子源的本振频率较为接近,因此可在单光子源发光的情况下发生共振,从而单向引导单光子发射。可选地,所述谐振腔的本振频率与所述单光子源的本振频率之间的差值小于共振频率阈值。如此,谐振腔的本振频率与单光子源的本振频率较为接近,因此可在激光的作用下发生共振,从而增强单光子光强。Optionally, the difference between the local oscillator frequency of the antenna and the local oscillator frequency of the single-photon source is smaller than the resonance frequency threshold, so that the local oscillator frequency of the antenna is closer to the local oscillator frequency of the single-photon source, so Resonance can occur where the single-photon source emits light, directing single-photon emission unidirectionally. Optionally, the difference between the local oscillation frequency of the resonant cavity and the local oscillation frequency of the single photon source is smaller than a resonance frequency threshold. In this way, the local oscillation frequency of the resonant cavity is relatively close to that of the single photon source, so resonance can occur under the action of laser light, thereby enhancing the light intensity of the single photon.

本发明实施例中,一种可选地的用于确定谐振腔与天线的材料的方式为:根据单光子源所处的波段确定谐振腔和天线材料。比如,当激光的波段处于可见光至近红外范围内时,则谐振腔和天线均可使用金,银,铜或铝等材料。当激光的波段处于中红外波段时,谐振腔和天线也可用高度掺杂的半导体。可选地,谐振腔和天线的材料可相同也可不同。在选择谐振腔和天线的材料时,尽可能的使谐振腔、天线和单光子源产生共振,即使谐振腔、天线和单光子源发出的单光子的本振频率相同,从而可增强单光子的光强。可选地,可通过改变天线的尺寸来改变天线的本振频率。In the embodiment of the present invention, an optional manner for determining the materials of the resonant cavity and the antenna is: determining the material of the resonant cavity and the antenna according to the wavelength band where the single photon source is located. For example, when the wavelength band of the laser is in the range from visible light to near-infrared, materials such as gold, silver, copper or aluminum can be used for the resonant cavity and the antenna. When the wavelength band of the laser is in the mid-infrared band, the resonator and the antenna can also use highly doped semiconductors. Optionally, the materials of the resonant cavity and the antenna can be the same or different. When selecting the materials of the resonant cavity and the antenna, the resonant cavity, the antenna and the single photon source should be resonated as much as possible, even if the single photon emitted by the resonant cavity, the antenna and the single photon source have the same local oscillation frequency, which can enhance the single photon light intensity. Optionally, the local oscillator frequency of the antenna can be changed by changing the size of the antenna.

可选地,进一步,使用激光照射谐振腔处,从而使停留于所述谐振腔内的所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源在所述激光的照射下发出单光子,所述单光子被耦合至所述波导内部传输。Optionally, a laser is further used to irradiate the resonant cavity, so that the single photon source in the liquid carrying the single photon source staying in the resonant cavity emits a single photon under the irradiation of the laser, and the single photon source Photons are coupled into the waveguide for internal transport.

可选地,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源为胶体量子点或染料分子。或者携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源为通过其它化学手段合成的单光子源。可选地,所述胶体量子点为II-VI族量子点,比如硒化镉(CdSe)、硫化锌(ZnS)等。携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源不仅限于II-VI族量子点,也可为其它的半导体量子点。如此,一方面本发明实施例中所使用的单光子源不需要苛刻的环境要求,比如要求极低的环境温度等等,从而简化了生成工艺;另一方面,可使携带单光子源的液体在本发明实施例中所提供的用于生成单光子的器件的上表面进行流动,从而成功实现本发明实施例所提供的方案。Optionally, the single-photon source in the liquid carrying the single-photon source is a colloidal quantum dot or a dye molecule. Or the single photon source in the liquid carrying the single photon source is a single photon source synthesized by other chemical means. Optionally, the colloidal quantum dots are group II-VI quantum dots, such as cadmium selenide (CdSe), zinc sulfide (ZnS) and the like. The single photon source in the liquid carrying the single photon source is not limited to II-VI quantum dots, but can also be other semiconductor quantum dots. In this way, on the one hand, the single photon source used in the embodiment of the present invention does not require harsh environmental requirements, such as requiring extremely low ambient temperature, etc., thereby simplifying the production process; on the other hand, the liquid carrying the single photon source can be made The upper surface of the device for generating single photons provided in the embodiment of the present invention flows, thereby successfully implementing the solution provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

具体实施中,单光子源为半导体量子点时,由于半导体量子点尺寸极小,直径几个纳米(nm)至十几个nm,在三维方向上束缚电子的波函数导致其在量子点中具有分立的能级,因此半导体量子点可被用作产生类似于原子的双能级系统。使用具有适当波长的泵浦光激发半导体量子点中的电子,可使其从低能级跃迁至高能级。当电子回到低能级时,其会释放出一个固定能量的光子。因此,此种半导体量子点可作为“确定性”单光子源,即只要照射泵浦脉冲,其就会释放出单个光子。In the specific implementation, when the single photon source is a semiconductor quantum dot, due to the extremely small size of the semiconductor quantum dot, with a diameter of several nanometers (nm) to more than ten nm, the wave function of bound electrons in the three-dimensional direction causes it to have Discrete energy levels, and thus semiconductor quantum dots can be used to generate atomic-like dual-level systems. Exciting electrons in semiconductor quantum dots with pump light of the appropriate wavelength causes them to jump from a lower energy level to a higher energy level. When the electron returns to a lower energy level, it emits a photon of fixed energy. Such semiconductor quantum dots can therefore act as "deterministic" single-photon sources, meaning they emit a single photon whenever they are irradiated with a pump pulse.

本发明实施例中,可对携带单光子源的液态中包括的单光子源的配位基进行灵活的改变,比如将携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源的配位基设置为疏水性。In the embodiment of the present invention, the ligands of the single-photon sources included in the liquid carrying the single-photon sources can be flexibly changed, such as setting the ligands of the single-photon sources in the liquid carrying the single-photon sources to be hydrophobic .

基于同一构思,图9示例性示出了一种单光子生成系统的结构示意图,如图9所示,该系统包括用于生成单光子的器件,激光器110和液体流入装置111,其中:Based on the same idea, FIG. 9 exemplarily shows a schematic structural diagram of a single photon generation system. As shown in FIG. 9 , the system includes a device for generating single photons, a laser 110 and a liquid inflow device 111, wherein:

所述激光器110用于在所述用于生成单光子的器件上的谐振腔103处照射激109光;所述液体流入装置111用于在所述热敏聚合物105的表面流入携带单光子源的液体106;其中,所述携带单光子源的液体106中的单光子源107的配位基为疏水性;其中,所述激光109用于:使处于所述谐振腔103内的温度升高,使处于激光在照射区域的所述热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引所述携带单光子源的液体106停留于所述谐振腔103内。The laser 110 is used to irradiate excitation light at the resonant cavity 103 on the device for generating single photons; the liquid inflow device 111 is used to flow in the surface of the thermosensitive polymer 105 to carry a single photon source liquid 106; wherein, the ligand of the single-photon source 107 in the liquid 106 carrying the single-photon source is hydrophobic; wherein, the laser 109 is used for: increasing the temperature in the resonant cavity 103 , changing the thermosensitive polymer in the laser irradiation area from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and attracting the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source to stay in the resonant cavity 103 .

可选地,热敏聚合物受激改变的性质包括但不限于亲水性、化学键等物理或化学性质。即,热敏聚合物在温度的变化下,会由亲水性变为疏水性。热敏聚合物也可具有其它可改变的物理或化学性质等等。只要能在热敏聚合物性质改变后可以吸附单光子源,而性质改变之前不能吸附单光子源即可。Optionally, the properties of the thermally sensitive polymer stimulated to change include but not limited to physical or chemical properties such as hydrophilicity and chemical bonds. That is, the thermosensitive polymer will change from hydrophilic to hydrophobic under the change of temperature. Thermosensitive polymers may also have other modifiable physical or chemical properties, among others. As long as the thermosensitive polymer can absorb the single photon source after the properties change, but cannot absorb the single photon source before the properties change.

进一步,可选地,需要使用所述用于生成单光子的器件生成单光子时,可用能量大于光子源禁带能量的激光照射固定于所述谐振腔中心的单光子源,使其发射单光子,所述单光子被耦合至所述波导内部传输。Further, optionally, when it is necessary to use the device for generating single photons to generate single photons, the single photon source fixed at the center of the resonant cavity can be irradiated with laser light having an energy greater than the bandgap energy of the photon source, so that it emits single photons , the single photon is coupled into the waveguide for internal transmission.

图10示例性示出了本发明实施例中图9中方向A的示意图,下面结合图9和图10进行详细的描述。FIG. 10 exemplarily shows a schematic diagram of direction A in FIG. 9 in an embodiment of the present invention, and will be described in detail below in conjunction with FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 .

如图9所示,用激光器110发出的激光109照射谐振腔103上方,如图10所示,激光照射区106覆盖了谐振腔103。之后,液体流入装置111中承载携带单光子源的液体106,将液体流入装置111中承载的携带单光子源的液体106倾倒入用于生成单光子的器件上,具体来说,倒入所述热敏聚合物105的表面。可选地,从谐振腔103的左侧倒入携带单光子源的液体106,使携带单光子源的液体106流经整个整个用于生成单光子的器件的上表面,并部分从右侧又流出。可选地,可以使从用于生成单光子的器件的上表面流出的携带单光子源的液体106流入一个回收桶中,用于再次循环使用。As shown in FIG. 9 , laser light 109 emitted by a laser 110 is used to irradiate the resonant cavity 103 , and as shown in FIG. 10 , the laser irradiation area 106 covers the resonant cavity 103 . Afterwards, the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source is carried in the liquid inflow device 111, and the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source carried in the liquid inflow device 111 is poured onto the device for generating single photons, specifically, poured into the The surface of thermosensitive polymer 105 . Optionally, pour the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source from the left side of the resonant cavity 103, so that the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source flows through the entire upper surface of the device for generating single photons, and partially from the right side flow out. Optionally, the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source flowing out from the upper surface of the device for generating single photons can flow into a recycling bucket for recycling again.

可选地,谐振腔为表面等离子谐振腔,由于等离子表面的等离子体共振,谐振腔的纳米金属的尖端会产生局域增强作用。置于其中的单光子源中的电子会产生珀塞耳效应(Purcell effect)效应(即电子在高低能级跃迁的弛豫时间会大大降低),进一步增强了单光子源的亮度。Optionally, the resonant cavity is a surface plasmon resonant cavity, and due to the plasmonic resonance on the plasmonic surface, the tip of the nanometer metal in the resonant cavity will generate local enhancement. The electrons in the single photon source placed there will produce the Purcell effect (that is, the relaxation time of the electrons in the transition between high and low energy levels will be greatly reduced), which further enhances the brightness of the single photon source.

可选地,激光109照射在谐振腔103的上方。如图10所示,当激光109照射在谐振腔103时,谐振腔103的中心由于电场的局域增强,会使温度在极小空间范围内升高,从而导致谐振腔103中的热敏聚合物105从亲水性转换为疏水性。由于单光子源的配位基也是疏水性,当携带单光子源的液体106流经谐振腔103时,里面的单光子源会被吸附在谐振腔103中。由于激光加热范围极小,且在激光照射区106之外的热敏聚合物105仍旧为亲水性,因此流经亲水性的热敏聚合物的携带单光子源的液体沿着用于生成单光子的器件的上表面流走。可选地,激光照射范围较小,且谐振腔也较小,位于谐振腔中被吸引的单光子的数量可为一个。可见,通过本发明实施例所提供的方案,准确的控制了单光子源的位置,即将其固定于谐振腔内。Optionally, laser light 109 is irradiated above the resonant cavity 103 . As shown in Figure 10, when the laser 109 is irradiated on the resonant cavity 103, the center of the resonant cavity 103 will increase the temperature in a very small space due to the local enhancement of the electric field, thereby causing thermal polymerization in the resonant cavity 103 Material 105 switches from hydrophilic to hydrophobic. Since the ligand of the single photon source is also hydrophobic, when the liquid 106 carrying the single photon source flows through the resonant cavity 103 , the single photon source inside will be absorbed in the resonant cavity 103 . Since the laser heating range is extremely small, and the thermosensitive polymer 105 outside the laser irradiation area 106 is still hydrophilic, the liquid carrying the single photon source flowing through the hydrophilic thermosensitive polymer is used to generate a single Photons flow off the top surface of the device. Optionally, the irradiation range of the laser light is small, and the resonant cavity is also small, and the number of single photons attracted in the resonant cavity may be one. It can be seen that, through the solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the position of the single photon source is accurately controlled, that is, it is fixed in the resonant cavity.

进一步,本发明实施例中,可选地,谐振腔和谐振腔中固定的单光子源位于天线的馈电组件处,在激光照射下,单光子源会产生单光子,单光子在天线的作用下,沿着特定的方向传播,从而达到了控制单光子传播方向的目的,如图10所示,单光子108会沿着天线的右侧传播。Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the resonant cavity and the fixed single photon source in the resonant cavity are located at the feeding component of the antenna. Next, it propagates along a specific direction, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling the propagation direction of the single photon. As shown in FIG. 10 , the single photon 108 will propagate along the right side of the antenna.

进一步,由于波导102的折射率高于周围介质的折射率,因此从谐振腔中产生的单光子会被束缚于折射率较高的波导102中,从而实现了单光子和波导的耦合。Further, since the refractive index of the waveguide 102 is higher than that of the surrounding medium, the single photons generated from the resonant cavity will be trapped in the waveguide 102 with a higher refractive index, thereby realizing the coupling of the single photon and the waveguide.

本发明实施例中,该用于生成单光子的器件结构简单,且易于制造,简化了用于生成单光子的器件的制作工艺。In the embodiment of the present invention, the device for generating single photons has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the device for generating single photons.

第二,可通过该用于生成单光子的器件将单光子源固定在谐振腔处,实现了固定单光子的目的。Second, the single photon source can be fixed at the resonant cavity through the device for generating single photons, and the purpose of fixing single photons is realized.

第三,使用能量大于单光子源禁带能量的激光照射单光子源,由于谐振腔的珀塞耳效应(Purcell effect),进一步增强了单光子源的光强。图11示例性示出了本发明实施例中单光子在谐振腔内的光强和在自由空间中的光强的示意图,如图11所示,在激光的激发强度一定的情况下,单光子在谐振腔内的光强远远大于该单光子在自由空间中的光强。Thirdly, the single photon source is irradiated with a laser with an energy greater than the band gap energy of the single photon source, and the light intensity of the single photon source is further enhanced due to the Purcell effect of the resonant cavity. Figure 11 exemplarily shows a schematic diagram of the light intensity of a single photon in a resonant cavity and the light intensity in free space in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 11, when the excitation intensity of the laser is constant, the single photon The light intensity inside the cavity is much greater than that of the single photon in free space.

第四,在天线的作用下,使单光子源所产生的单光子沿着特定的方向传输,达到了固定单光子方向的目的。Fourth, under the action of the antenna, the single photon generated by the single photon source is transmitted along a specific direction, and the purpose of fixing the direction of the single photon is achieved.

第五,本发明实施例所提供的用于生成单光子的器件可成功将单光子耦合入波导。Fifth, the device for generating single photons provided by the embodiments of the present invention can successfully couple single photons into the waveguide.

尽管已描述了本发明的优选实施例,但本领域内的技术人员一旦得知了基本创造性概念,则可对这些实施例作出另外的变更和修改。所以,所附权利要求意欲解释为包括优选实施例以及落入本发明范围的所有变更和修改。显然,本领域的技术人员可以对本发明进行各种改动和变型而不脱离本发明的精神和范围。这样,倘若本发明的这些修改和变型属于本发明权利要求及其等同技术的范围之内,则本发明也意图包括这些改动和变型在内。While preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, additional changes and modifications to these embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art once the basic inventive concept is appreciated. Therefore, it is intended that the appended claims be construed to cover the preferred embodiment as well as all changes and modifications which fall within the scope of the invention. Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and equivalent technologies thereof, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

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1.一种用于生成单光子的器件,其特征在于,包括:1. A device for generating single photons, comprising: 波导;waveguide; 谐振腔,位于所述波导上方,所述谐振腔被激光照射;a resonant cavity located above the waveguide, the resonant cavity being irradiated by laser light; 热敏聚合物,位于设置有所述谐振腔的所述波导上方,所述热敏聚合物的表面被流入携带单光子源的液体;其中,所述热敏聚合物在小于温度阈值的条件下为亲水性,在不小于温度阈值的条件下为疏水性。A thermally sensitive polymer, located above the waveguide provided with the resonant cavity, the surface of the thermally sensitive polymer is flowed into a liquid carrying a single photon source; wherein, the thermally sensitive polymer is under the condition of less than a temperature threshold It is hydrophilic, and it is hydrophobic when it is not less than the temperature threshold. 2.如权利要求1所述的用于生成单光子的器件,其特征在于,还包括:2. The device for generating single photons as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: 天线,位于所述波导上方、所述热敏聚合物下方;其中,所述谐振腔位于所述天线的馈电组件处。An antenna is located above the waveguide and below the heat-sensitive polymer; wherein, the resonant cavity is located at a feeding component of the antenna. 3.如权利要求2所述的用于生成单光子的器件,其特征在于,所述天线为八木天线。3. The device for generating single photons according to claim 2, wherein the antenna is a Yagi antenna. 4.如权利要求1至3任一权利要求所述的用于生成单光子的器件,其特征在于,所述谐振腔为表面等离子谐振腔。4. The device for generating single photons according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the resonator is a surface plasmon resonator. 5.如权利要求1至3任一权利要求所述的用于生成单光子的器件,其特征在于,所述谐振腔由两个金属件组成。5. The device for generating single photons according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the resonant cavity is composed of two metal pieces. 6.如权利要求1至3任一权利要求所述的用于生成单光子的器件,其特征在于,所述谐振腔由以下任一种形式形成:6. The device for generating single photons according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the resonant cavity is formed by any of the following forms: 由分别位于两个三角形金属件的两个顶角相隔预设距离形成;由双金属纳米线相隔预设距离形成;由双金属纳米球相隔预设距离形成。It is formed by a preset distance between two apex corners of two triangular metal parts; it is formed by a double metal nanowire; it is formed by a double metal nano ball. 7.一种基于权利要求1~6任一权利要求所述的在用于生成单光子的器件中固定单光子源的方法,其特征在于,包括:7. A method for fixing a single photon source in a device for generating single photons based on any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises: 在用于生成单光子的器件上的谐振腔处照射激光;Shining laser light at a resonant cavity on a device used to generate single photons; 在所述热敏聚合物的表面流入携带单光子源的液体;其中,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源的配位基为疏水性;A liquid carrying a single photon source flows into the surface of the thermosensitive polymer; wherein, the ligand of the single photon source in the liquid carrying the single photon source is hydrophobic; 其中,所述激光用于:使处于所述谐振腔内的温度升高,使所述热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引所述携带单光子源的液体停留于所述谐振腔内。Wherein, the laser is used to: increase the temperature in the resonant cavity, convert the thermosensitive polymer from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and attract the liquid carrying the single photon source to stay in the inside the resonance cavity. 8.如权利要求7所述的方法,其特征在于,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源为胶体量子点或染料分子。8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the single photon source in the liquid carrying the single photon source is a colloidal quantum dot or a dye molecule. 9.如权利要求7所述的方法,其特征在于,所述谐振腔的本振频率与所述单光子源的本振频率之间的差值小于共振频率阈值;9. The method according to claim 7, wherein the difference between the local oscillator frequency of the resonant cavity and the local oscillator frequency of the single photon source is less than the resonance frequency threshold; 所述用于生成单光子的器件中还包括的天线的本振频率与所述单光子源的本振频率之间的差值小于所述共振频率阈值。The device for generating single photons further includes a difference between a local oscillator frequency of the antenna and a local oscillator frequency of the single photon source that is smaller than the resonance frequency threshold. 10.一种单光子生成系统,其特征在于,包括如权利要求1~6任一权利要求所述的用于生成单光子的器件,激光器和液体流入装置,其中:10. A single photon generation system, characterized in that it comprises the device for generating single photons according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a laser and a liquid inflow device, wherein: 所述激光器用于在所述用于生成单光子的器件上的谐振腔处照射激光;said laser for illuminating laser light at a resonant cavity on said device for generating single photons; 所述液体流入装置用于在所述热敏聚合物的表面流入携带单光子源的液体;The liquid inflow device is used to flow into the liquid carrying a single photon source on the surface of the thermosensitive polymer; 其中,所述携带单光子源的液体中的单光子源的配位基为疏水性;Wherein, the ligand of the single photon source in the liquid carrying the single photon source is hydrophobic; 其中,所述激光用于:使处于所述谐振腔内的温度升高,使所述热敏聚合物从亲水性转换为疏水性,并吸引所述携带单光子源的液体停留于所述谐振腔内,并使停留于所述谐振腔内的所述携带单光子源的液体在所述激光的照射下发出单光子,所述单光子被耦合至所述波导内部传输。Wherein, the laser is used to: increase the temperature in the resonant cavity, convert the thermosensitive polymer from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and attract the liquid carrying the single photon source to stay in the The liquid carrying the single-photon source staying in the resonant cavity emits a single photon under the irradiation of the laser, and the single photon is coupled to the waveguide for transmission.
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