Twisted atom-thin layers give scientists control of quantum light

Twisted atom-thin layers give scientists control of quantum light

Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use. Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney found that rotating and restacking layers of hBN can significantly alter the color and wavelength of light emitted by quantum emitters embedded within the…

A new way to control tiny quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of hexagonal boron nitride

In a paper published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and Kyung Hee University have found a new way to control quantum light sources, which is one of the key elements needed before quantum technologies can be used reliably in real-world systems.

Twisting 2D materials brings quantum light control closer to reality

Researchers show that twisting atom-thin boron nitride layers can tune quantum light emitters, offering new control for quantum technologies.

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Mechanical twisting of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) layers modulates embedded quantum emitters at room temperature, achieving 100-meV tuning.

Turning Quantum Potential into Reality

In a groundbreaking stride toward the future of quantum technology, researchers have unlocked a new mechanism to control quantum emitters embedded in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a layered two-dimensional material. This breakthrough could serve as a critical leap forward in integrating quantum emitters into practical devices, bringing quantum computing, secure quantum communications, and ultra-sensitive quantum sensors closer to reality. This …