The careful optimization of all components of a quantum emitter single photon source yields over 50% end-to-end efficiency, a benchmark for optical quantum technologies.
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Thomas, S., Senellart, P. The race for the ideal single-photon source is on. Nat. Nanotechnol. 16, 367–368 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-021-00851-1
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