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    Temporal Coherence of Single Photons Emitted by Hexagonal Boron Nitride Defects at Room Temperature
    (Amer Chemical Soc, 2026) Martinez-Pons, Juan Vidal; Kim, Sang Kyu; Behrens, Max; Izquierdo-Molina, Alejandro; Menendez Rua, Adolfo; Pacal, Serkan; Anton-Solanas, Carlos; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Color centers in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) emerge as promising quantum light sources at room temperature, with potential applications in quantum communications, among others. The temporal coherence of emitted photons (i.e., their capacity to interfere and distribute photonic entanglement) is essential for many of these applications. Hence, it is crucial to study and determine the temporal coherence of this emission under different experimental conditions. In this work, we report the coherence time of the single photons emitted by an hBN defect in a nanocrystal at room temperature, measured via Michelson interferometry. The visibility of this interference vanishes when the temporal delay between the interferometer arms is a few hundred femtoseconds, highlighting that the phonon dephasing processes are 4 orders of magnitude faster than the spontaneous decay time of the emitter. We also analyze the single photon characteristics of the emission via correlation measurements, defect blinking dynamics, and its Debye-Waller factor. Our room temperature results highlight the presence of a strong electron-phonon coupling, suggesting the need to work at cryogenic temperatures to enable quantum photonic applications based on photon interference.
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    Quantum Optics Applications of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Defects
    (Wiley-v C H verlag Gmbh, 2025) Ateş, Serkan; Cholsuk, Chanaprom; Gale, Angus; Kianinia, Mehran; Pacal, Serkan; Ates, Serkan; Vogl, Tobias; 04.05. Department of Pyhsics; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) has emerged as a compelling platform for both classical and quantum technologies. In particular, the past decade has witnessed a surge of novel ideas and developments, which may be overwhelming for newcomers to the field. This review provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and key applications of hBN, including quantum sensing, quantum key distribution, quantum computing, and quantum memory. Additionally, critical experimental and theoretical advances that have expanded the capabilities of hBN are highlighted, in a cohesive and accessible manner. The objective is to equip readers with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse applications of hBN, and provide insights into ongoing research efforts.