Entangled Light Pulses from Single Cold Atoms

Journal Article · Fri Jan 20 04:00:00 EST 2006 · Physical Review Letters

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.96.023601· OSTI ID:20775042

Morigi, Giovanna ^[1]; Eschner, Juergen ^[2]; Mancini, Stefano; Vitali, David ^[3]

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1. Grup d'Optica, Departament de Fisica, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra (Spain)
2. ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona) (Spain)
3. Dipartimento di Fisica, Universita di Camerino, 62032 Camerino (Italy)

The coherent interaction between a laser-driven single trapped atom and an optical high-finesse resonator allows one to produce entangled multiphoton light pulses on demand. The mechanism is based on the mechanical effect of light. The degree of entanglement can be controlled through the parameters of the laser excitation. Experimental realization of the scheme is within reach of current technology. A variation of the technique allows for controlled generation of entangled subsequent pulses, with the atomic motion serving as intermediate memory of the quantum state.

• OSTI ID: 20775042
• Journal Information: Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 96; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GENERAL PHYSICS
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EXCITATION
LASERS
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PULSES
QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT
QUANTUM MECHANICS
RESONATORS
TRAPPING
VISIBLE RADIATION