Result description
This work demonstrates that photon blockade—a key mechanism for single-photon generation—can be achieved on ultrafast timescales using transient optomechanical interactions. It relaxes traditional constraints on system parameters, making photon antibunching accessible in broader experimental regimes. The result supports the development of compact, high-speed quantum light sources and expands the utility of optomechanical systems in quantum information processing.
We introduce a fast-operating scheme for optomechanical photon blockade, enabling strong photon antibunching on timescales shorter than the mechanical period. By leveraging transient optomechanical dynamics, this approach bypasses conventional limitations requiring strong coupling or resolved sidebands. This result opens new possibilities for on-demand single-photon sources and quantum nonlinear optics in weakly coupled or fast-driven systems.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Collaboration
Collaboration on similar works.
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Scheme for achieving photon blockade. Next step would be experimental proposal.
Scientific results can be rederived.
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by STOCKHOLMS UNIVERSITET
