Nanophotonic Technology for Chip-based Quantum Light Sources

Nanophotonics is enabling for photonic quantum technologies, providing means to effectively control light-matter interactions on chip. This talk will describe the use of nanophotonics for the creation of efficient and versatile chip-based quantum light sources.

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