Integration of diamond nanobeams with SnVs on Al2O3 waveguides for scalable quantum photonic chip application

Abstract

Tin vacancy (SnV) centers in diamond are promising solid state qubits for integrated quantum photonics. Here, we fabricate and characterize a diamond on Al2O3 dual taper waveguide structure containing SnV centers, demonstrating optical coupling between the diamond nanobeam and the underlying Al2O3 waveguide. The devices are realized using a bilayer fabrication approach compatible with wafer scale lithography. Clear guided SnV- emission is observed in all optically active devices, indicating effective optical coupling in the integrated structure. These results demonstrate a scalable fabrication approach toward integrating diamond color centers with photonic waveguides.