Physics

Observation of large spontaneous emission rate enhancement of quantum dots in a broken-symmetry slow-light waveguide

H. Siampour, C. O'rourke, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Hamidreza Siampour and colleagues showcases a nanophotonic waveguide platform with embedded quantum dots that enable significant Purcell-enhanced emission and remarkable chiral coupling. The study reveals record radiative decay rates and highlights the transformative potential of quantum dots in scalable on-chip spin-photonics. Join us to explore the future of photonics!