@inproceedings{446de026723f49b987d018f63d20222c,
title = "Dynamics of a pulsed single photon source",
abstract = "We propose and demonstrate a method for an independent verification of a degree of single photon purity and coherence applicable for all single-photon emitters used in pulsed mode. Using two-time second-order correlation measurements, we reconstruct the dynamics of the nonclassical photon wavepacket. This reveals the temporal evolution of the photon field during the excitation-relaxation cycle of an emitter. The technique allows for the simultaneous measurement of multiphoton content and decoherence. Here we applied this technique to characterize a nonclassical state produced from a single InAs quantum dot (QD). We experimentally observe variations in the degree of multiphoton content and coherence of the wavepacket. A rate equation is introduced to explain multiphoton variations of our source and is found to describe the observed two-dimensional second-order correlation function accurately.",
keywords = "Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Quantum State Purity, Single Photons, Temporal Dynamics",
author = "Polyakov, \{Sergey V.\} and Flagg, \{Edward B.\} and Tim Thomay and Solomon, \{Glenn S.\}",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1063/1.4773117",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780735411265",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
pages = "67--74",
booktitle = "Quantum Theory",
note = "International Conference Quantum Theory: Reconsideration of Foundations-6, QTRF 2012 ; Conference date: 11-06-2012 Through 14-06-2012",
}