Title :
Trapping light in a crystal
Author :
Lauro, R. ; Chaneliere, T. ; Le Gouet, J.-L.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Aime Cotton, Orsay, France
Abstract :
We propose a protocol for quantum light storage in solids, taking advantage of the specific properties of rare earth ions doped crystals. As other protocols, light is slowed down, then stopped. Preliminary results are reported.
Keywords :
radiation pressure; slow light; thulium; yttrium compounds; YAG:Tm; light trapping; quantum light storage; rare earth ion doped crystals; slow light; Atom optics; Crystals; Frequency; Optical distortion; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Optical solitons; Particle beam optics; Protocols; Stationary state; (270.1670) Coherent optical effects; (270.5530) Pulse propagation and temporal soliton;
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
