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Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

Trapping Light in a Crystal

Romain Lauro, T. Chanelière, Jean-Louis Le Gouët

Published Jan 1, 2009• 0 citations
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Abstract

We propose a protocol for quantum light storage in solids, taking advantage of the specific properties of rare earth ions doped crystals. As other protocols, light is slowed down, then stopped. Preliminary results are reported.
DOI
10.1364/iqec.2009.ithm2

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