This PhD thesis is in the scope of experimental quantum communication. It deals with correlated photon pairs of which one photon is stored in a solid state devi

Single atoms and atom-like defects in solids are promising platforms for realizing single photon sources and long-lived quantum memories, which are essential in

A photonic quantum memory (QM) is a device that has the capability of storing a quantum state of light and retrieving back after a controlled time. It is an imp

Quantum memories (QMs) for light represent a fundamental ingredient for the development of a quantum internet. Among other applications, they are a building blo

This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to construct a narrowband single photon source for the integration with atom-based memory systems. It combines th