Quantum Dot Single-Photon Emission Coupled into Single-Mode Fibers with 3D Printed Micro-Objectives

We demonstrate the on-chip integration of a deterministically fabricated quantum dot micro-lens, a 3D-printed micro-objective and a single-mode fiber-coupler. The resulting quantum device has a broadband photon extraction efficiency with a coupling efficiency of 22%.

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