All-fiber-integrated single-photon source using an isolated neodymium ion (Nd3+). (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

All-fiber-integrated single-photon source using an isolated neodymium ion (Nd3+).

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Researchers propose a system of generating single photons at room temperature by selectively exciting an isolated Nd3+ ion within an optical tapered fiber.

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Dr. Kaoru Sanaka from Tokyo University of Science, Japan

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