Title :
Atomic vapor-based high efficiency photon detectors
Author :
James, D.F.V. ; Kwiat, P.G.
Author_Institution :
Theor. Div., Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
We describe a detector for weak optical fields employing an atomic vapor as the active medium, combined with the "cycling transition" readout perfected for ion traps. Theoretical calculations suggest detection efficiency >99% may be attainable.
Keywords :
photodetectors; quantum optics; atomic vapor; cycling transition; photon detectors; weak optical fields; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Optical detectors; Optical pumping; Particle beam optics; Photonics Society; Proposals; Quantum entanglement; Quantum mechanics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238514
