Broadband quantum memory using electromagnetically induced transparency in atomic medium

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we describe a theoretical design for the realization of a high capacity (bandwidth) atomic quantum memory based on wavelength division multiplexing and electromagnetically induced transparency in adjacently placed ⁸⁷Rb vapour cells. Magnetic fields produced by Helmholtz coils are used to tailor the atomic energy levels in the vapour cells and hence storage of various probe signals of different wavelengths becomes possible. We give a detailed description of the proposed experimental setup. We have estimated a very high bandwidth of 50 MHz for our design with a delay bandwidth product of approximately 530. Our prototype design is for storing five different wavelength probe pulses which could be extended to larger values in principle.

KEYWORDS:

• Broadband
• quantum memory
• electromagnetically induced transparency

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge Dixith M for very helpful discussions.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

We acknowledge the Department of Science and Technology (grant number YSS/2015/000139), Government of India and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India for the financial support.