Quantum memory for nonstationary light fields based on controlled reversible inhomogeneous broadening

Article Article scientifique Article Quantum memory for nonstationary light fields based on controlled reversible inhomogeneous broadening eng 2006 author Kraus Barbara 587784 author Tittel Wolfgang 113045 author Gisin Nicolas 23716 author Nilsson Mattias 636199 author Kröll S. author Cirac J. 10.1103/PhysRevA.73.020302 1050-2947 We propose a method for efficient storage and recall of arbitrary nonstationary light fields, such as, for instance, single photon time-bin qubits or intense fields, in optically dense atomic ensembles. Our approach to quantum memory is based on controlled, reversible, inhomogeneous broadening and relies on a hidden time-reversal symmetry of the optical Bloch equations describing the propagation of the light field. We briefly discuss experimental realizations of our proposal. Dewey 500.2 35 Groupe de physique appliquée 135 false Physical review, A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics 73 2 a71bbff1-f45e-429f-b8a8-a727f647456d Article (Published version) Public Zbinden169_qmemory.pdf 71489 application/pdf openAccess Faculté des sciences / Section de physique / Groupe de physique appliquée

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