Title :
Frequency down-conversion of single photons into the telecom band
Author :
Olivares-Rentería, G.A. ; Ottaviani, C. ; Morigi, G. ; Rütz, H. ; Zaske, S. ; L´huillier, J.A. ; Becher, C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fis., Univ. de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
Abstract :
We propose a practical implementation for single-photon down conversion based on difference frequency generation by a nonlinear crystal. A theoretical model is presented, where the quantum noise sources, relevant to the process, are identified.
Keywords :
optical frequency conversion; quantum communication; quantum noise; difference frequency generation; frequency down-conversion; nonlinear crystal; quantum noise sources; single-photon down conversion; telecom band; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency conversion; Nonlinear optics; Optical mixing; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals; Quantum mechanics; Solid lasers; Stimulated emission; Telecommunications;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
