DocumentCode
499690
Title
Trapping light in a crystal
Author
Lauro, R. ; Chaneliere, T. ; Le Gouet, J.-L.
Author_Institution
Lab. Aime Cotton, Orsay, France
fYear
2009
fDate
2-4 June 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
Filename
5225006
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