Control of quantum emitters in van der Waals materials via strain and photonic structures

In this talk we will discuss our work on realizing quantum emitters in van der Waals (vdW) materials through strain engineering and coupling of these emitters to nanophotonic platforms. Specifically, we will discuss deterministic localization of quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) via strain engineering and coupling of these emitters to silicon nitride microresonators to enhance their emission. In addition, we will also discuss quantum emitters in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) enhanced via strain. The role of strain in exciton funneling versus defect state brightening will be discussed.