Title :
Solid-state quantum memory for quantum communication
Author :
Afzelius, M. ; Clausen, C. ; Usmani, Imam ; Jobez, Pierre ; Bussieres, F. ; Timoney, Nuala ; Sangouard, Nicolas ; Gisin, Nicolas
Author_Institution :
Group of Appl. Phys., Univ. of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Abstract :
Optical quantum memories are essential components of future quantum technologies. Here we show experimental results of heralded quantum entanglement between two memories, storage of single-photon polarization qubits and milliseconds spin-wave storage using rare-earth doped crystals.
Keywords :
light polarisation; optical communication equipment; optical storage; quantum communication; quantum entanglement; quantum optics; spin waves; heralded quantum entanglement; millisecond spin-wave storage; quantum communication; rare-earth doped crystals; single-photon polarization qubits; solid-state optical quantum memories; Coherence; Crystals; Optical polarization; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Photonics; Quantum entanglement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
