Title :
Light storage using an Atomic Frequency Comb
Author :
Rugierro, J. ; Lauro, R. ; Le Gouët, J.L. ; Chanelière, T.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Aime Cotton, Orsay, France
Abstract :
We experimentally investigate the quantum storage capability of a thulium doped crystal by using the Atomic Frequency Comb (AFC) protocol. Preliminary results gives a 9% efficiency. Potential improvements are discussed based on a simple model.
Keywords :
optical storage; quantum confined Stark effect; quantum optics; thulium; yttrium compounds; Stark effect; YAG:Tm; atomic frequency comb; frequency selective optical pumping; light storage; quantum storage; Absorption; Atom optics; Automatic frequency control; Bandwidth; Cotton; Gases; Magnetic fields; Optical pumping; Particle beam optics; Protocols; (270.1670) Coherent optical effects; (270.5565) Quantum communications;
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
