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Frontiers in Optics

Raman scattering: a coherent mediator for quantum technologies

Philip J. Bustard, Rune Lausten, Benjamin Sussman

Published Jan 1, 2012• 0 citations
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Abstract

Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) is a powerful tool for the manipulation and articulation of quantum systems. I will discuss SRS as a tool to mediate the transfer of coherence between light and matter, and describe some practical applications in the development of quantum technologies.
DOI
10.1364/ls.2012.ltu2j.2

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