• DocumentCode
    500522
  • Title

    Light storage using an Atomic Frequency Comb

  • Author

    Rugierro, J. ; Lauro, R. ; Le Gouët, J.L. ; Chanelière, T.

  • Author_Institution
    Lab. Aime Cotton, Orsay, France
  • fYear
    2009
  • fDate
    2-4 June 2009
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    2
  • Abstract
    We experimentally investigate the quantum storage capability of a thulium doped crystal by using the Atomic Frequency Comb (AFC) protocol. Preliminary results gives a 9% efficiency. Potential improvements are discussed based on a simple model.
  • Keywords
    optical storage; quantum confined Stark effect; quantum optics; thulium; yttrium compounds; Stark effect; YAG:Tm; atomic frequency comb; frequency selective optical pumping; light storage; quantum storage; Absorption; Atom optics; Automatic frequency control; Bandwidth; Cotton; Gases; Magnetic fields; Optical pumping; Particle beam optics; Protocols; (270.1670) Coherent optical effects; (270.5565) Quantum communications;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Baltimore, MD
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-55752-869-8
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-55752-869-8
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    5225931