Twisty photons (IMAGE)

Stevens Institute of Technology

Twisty photons

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The image shows a quantum emitter capable of emitting single photons integrated with a geared-shaped resonator. By fine-tuning the arrangement of the emitter and the gear-shaped resonator, it’s possible to leverage the interaction between the photon’s spin and its orbital angular momentum to create individual “twisty” photons on demand.

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Stevens Institute of Technology

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