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Generalized dark-state polaritons for photon memory in multilevel atomic media

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Department of Physics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 (United States)
We generalize the concept of dark-state polariton in multilevel electromagnetically induced transparency systems. We show that the quantum states of light for the pulses can be mapped onto more than one collective atomic polarization states of the multilevel atomic system, which can act as a quantum state copier or divider. Such dark-state polaritons potentially have applications in quantum information processing.
OSTI ID:
20653245
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 71; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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