Title :
Quantum telecommunication with atoms and photons
Author :
Matsukevich, D.N. ; Jenkins, S.D. ; Chaneliere, T. ; Collins, O.A. ; Lan, S.-Y. ; Campbell, C.J. ; Zhao, R. ; Kennedy, T.A.B. ; Kuzmich, A.
Author_Institution :
School of Physics, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, 30332, USA
Abstract :
For long distances direct quantum communication via optical fiber is not viable, due to fiber losses. We will outline our program on the use of atomic ensembles for long distance quantum networks.
Keywords :
Atom optics; Encoding; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Physics; Quantum entanglement; Quantum mechanics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431741
