Efficient spectral hole-burning and atomic frequency comb storage in Nd3+:YLiF4

Abstract

We present spectral hole-burning measurements of the ${}^4{I}_{9/2}\to {}^4{F}_{3/2}$ transition in Nd${}^{3+}$:YLiF${}_4$. The isotope shifts of Nd${}^{3+}$ can be directly resolved in the optical absorption spectrum. We report atomic frequency comb storage with an echo efficiency of up to 35% and a memory bandwidth of 60 MHz in this material. The interesting properties show the potential of this material for use in both quantum and classical information processing.

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