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Introduction: 2d-Based Quantum Technologies

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Framed within the growing giant of quantum technologies, with billions in expenditure world-wide and rapidly growing, we harness the exciting physics and technological promise of 2-dimensional materials to create atomically-thin quantum devices capable of emitting single photons and capturing single spins. In this thesis we present the alliance of 2d and quantum information technology - the first steps towards hybrid light-matter quantum networks set in a low power, scalable on-chip platform.

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Palacios-Berraquero, C. (2018). Introduction: 2d-Based Quantum Technologies. In: Quantum Confined Excitons in 2-Dimensional Materials. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01482-7_1

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