Corner reflectors: fractal analysis and integrated single-photon sources

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the fractal properties of radiation from corner reflectors with dipole feeders and explores their potential as single-photon sources in integrated photonic circuits.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis of the fractal characteristics of emitted radiation and proposes the use of corner reflectors as efficient single-photon sources.

Findings

Fractal patterns observed in the radiation intensity.

Optimal configurations for single-photon emission identified.

Potential integration into photonic circuits demonstrated.

Abstract

In this work, the properties of the radiation emitted by a corner reflector with an electric dipole feeder are analyzed in the optical domain where the distance between the dipole and the corner apex can be large in terms of the optical wavelength. A comprehensive study of the fractal properties of the radiated intensity patterns is presented. The use of this setup for the realization of single-photon sources in photonic integrated circuits is also put forward and a detailed study of the emission properties of the device and its optimal configurations is presented.