Title :
A single photon source based on a single Ca/sup +/ ion
Author :
Becher, C. ; Maurer, C. ; Russo, C. ; Roos, C. ; Eschner, J. ; Schmidt-Kaler, F. ; Blatt, R.
Author_Institution :
Institut fur Exp., Innsbruck Univ.
Abstract :
We propose a source of single photons based on the stimulated Raman transition of a single Ca+ ion trapped inside a high finesse optical cavity. Assuming realistic experimental parameters the photon emission efficiency reaches 95%
Keywords :
Raman spectra; Stark effect; calcium; radiation pressure; stimulated emission; trapped ions; 95 percent; Ca; high finesse optical cavity; photon emission efficiency; single photon source; stimulated Raman transition;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4