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International Conference on Quantum Information

Strong interaction of distinct single photons via a single atom in a waveguide

Pavel Kolchin, Rupert F. Oulton, Xiang Zhang

Published Jan 1, 2011• 0 citations
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Abstract

We propose a waveguide QED scheme where distinct single photons interact strongly at a ladder or V-type atom. When both atomic transitions are strongly coupled to the waveguide, photon tunneling and a π phase shift is induced by another distinct photon.
DOI
10.1364/icqi.2011.pdpb2

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