QPIC1550 is proud to announce the publication of the paper titled “Near-critical Stranski-Krastanov growth of InAs/InP quantum dots” in the journal Nature. This pioneering work explores advanced methods for the growth of quantum dots (QDs) on InP substrates, addressing critical challenges in quantum photonics and paving the way for breakthroughs in quantum technologies.
Authored by a collaborative team of researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Wrocław University of Science and Technology (PWR), the publication focuses on the near-critical Stranski-Krastanov growth mode, which enables the formation of high-quality InAs quantum dots on InP substrates. These advancements are key to achieving enhanced performance in quantum devices operating in the telecom C-band—an essential component for secure quantum communications and scalable quantum networks.
Highlights of the Publication:
- Innovative Growth Techniques: A detailed exploration of near-critical Stranski-Krastanov growth, optimising quantum dot quality and uniformity.
- Quantum Technology Applications: Insights into the integration of these advanced quantum dots with photonic integrated circuits, advancing the goals of QPIC1550 in secure communications and distributed quantum computing.
- Collaborative Achievement: The paper represents the collective efforts of the QPIC1550 consortium, demonstrating the synergy of leading academic and industrial partners.
Authors:
This publication is the result of dedicated efforts by a multidisciplinary team within the Horizon Europe-funded QPIC1550 project:
Yury Berdnikov, Paweł Holewa, Shima Kadkhodazadeh, Jan Mikołaj Śmigiel, Aurimas Sakanas, Adrianna Frackowiak, Kresten Yvind, Marcin Syperek, Elizaveta Semenova.