Optical nanofibers as light-matter interfaces for quantum networks

We report the single-photon-level storage of light tightly guided in an optical nanofiber. Our setup is based on electromagnetically induced transparency for atoms interacting with the evanescent field surrounding the nanofiber.

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Main Authors: Gouraud, B., Maxein, D., Nicolas, A., Morin, O., Laurat, J.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atom optics
Charge carrier processes
Laser beams
Optical imaging
Optical pulses
Optical surface waves
Photonics
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Summary:We report the single-photon-level storage of light tightly guided in an optical nanofiber. Our setup is based on electromagnetically induced transparency for atoms interacting with the evanescent field surrounding the nanofiber.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/CLEO_QELS.2015.FTh4B.3