Internship and thesis proposals
Master’s Internship – Fiber-Integrated Quantum Light Sources

Domaines
Quantum optics
Nanophysics, nanophotonics, 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures,, surface physicss, new electronic states of matter

Type of internship
Expérimental
Description
Efficiently interfacing quantum emitters with optical fibers is a key challenge for quantum technologies. Coupling a single emitter to a one-dimensional waveguide enables efficient single photon sources and/or strong light-matter interactions at the single-photon level. Our group develops hybrid interfaces combining solid-state quantum emitters and tapered optical nanofibers: ultrathin fibers (~300 nm diameter, >98% transmission) that collect photons directly into a guided mode, offering a compact, low-loss, fiber-compatible platform. We are looking for someome to contribute to the development of a fully fiber-integrated quantum light source based on single quantum emitters. Depending on their interests, the project may focus on: enhancing emitter-waveguide coupling with hybrid photonic-plasmonic structures on nanofibers; characterizing single-photon emitters, including at cryogenic temperatures; quantum nonlinear optics and photon correlations in 1D waveguides; or nanoscale sensing (Raman spectroscopy, magnetic fields) with nanofiber evanescent fields. The student will receive hands-on training in experimental quantum optics: optical setups, nanofiber fabrication, spectroscopy, single-photon measurements, data analysis and simulations. We seek M2 students in physics, quantum optics, photonics or nanoscience with experience in experimental optics; Python or FDTD skills are a plus. The internship can lead to a PhD in our group.

Contact
Hanna Le Jeannic
0144274489


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Laboratory : Laboratoire Kastler Brossel - UMR 8552
Team : Nanophotonics
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