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Spectrum-To-Position Conversion Via Programmable Spatial Dispersion

Marcin Jastrzebski, Stanisław Kurzyna, Bartosz Niewelt, Mateusz Mazelanik, Wojciech Wasilewski, Michal P. Parniak

Published Jan 1, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

We present a protocol for spectrum-to-position conversion using spatial spin wave modulation technique in gradient echo quantum memory. We present the characterization of our interface as well as the uncertainty discussion.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_fs.2024.ftu3l.1

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