Title :
Information storage and retrieval from a single atom
Author :
Stroud, C.R., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Rochester Univ., NY, USA
Abstract :
High order nonlinear processes can occur with corresponding high harmonic generation and stabilization of the highly excited states against ionization. We will review these phenomena that were described in a paper recently published, and discuss possible applications. An even more intriguing possible application of the unique nature of these atomic states is the possibility of information storage and perhaps even quantum computing within one atom
Keywords :
Rydberg states; information retrieval; information storage; nonlinear optics; optical computing; optical storage; quantum optics; Rydberg levels; atomic states; high harmonic generation; high order nonlinear processes; highly excited states; optical computing; quantum computing; review; single atom information retreival; single atom information storage; Atom optics; Atomic measurements; Electrons; Frequency; Information retrieval; Nonlinear optics; Optical harmonic generation; Physics; Quantum computing; Resonance;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Optics '98: Materials, Fundamentals and Applications Topical Meeting
Conference_Location :
Kauai, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4950-4
DOI :
10.1109/NLO.1998.710152
