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Deterministic and Scalable Coupling of Single 4H-SiC Spin Defects into Bullseye Cavities

  • Tongyuan Bao
  • , Qi Luo
  • , Ailun Yi
  • , Yingjie Li
  • , Haibo Hu
  • , Xin Ou*
  • , Yu Zhou*
  • , Qinghai Song*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • CAS - Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Pengcheng Laboratory
  • Quantum Science Center of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Guangdong)
  • Shanxi University

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Abstract

Silicon carbide (SiC) has attracted significant attention as a promising quantum material due to its ability to host long-lived, optically addressable color centers with solid-state photonic interfaces. The CMOS compatibility of 4H-SiCOI (silicon-carbide-on-insulator) makes it an ideal platform for integrated quantum photonic devices and circuits. However, the deterministic integration of single spin defects into high-performance photonic cavities on this platform has remained a key challenge. In this work, we demonstrate the deterministic and scalable coupling of both ensemble (PL4) and single PL6 spin defects into monolithic bullseye cavities on the 4H-SiCOI platform. By tuning the cavity resonance, we achieve a 40-fold enhancement of the zero-phonon line (ZPL) intensity from ensemble PL4 defects, corresponding to a Purcell factor of approximately 5.0. For deterministically coupled single PL6 defects, we observe a threefold increase in the saturated photon count rate, confirm single-photon emission, and demonstrate coherent control of the spin state through optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR), resonant excitation, and Rabi oscillations. These advancements establish a viable pathway for developing scalable, high-performance SiC-based quantum photonic circuits.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere02377
JournalLaser and Photonics Reviews
Volume20
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Apr 2026
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Purcell effect
  • cavities
  • quantum defects
  • silicon carbide

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