Quantum Memory and Quantum Cloning in Atomic Frequency Comb
arXiv:1902.01910 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.100.042328
Abstract
Atomic frequency comb (AFC) made of an ensemble of atoms with a periodic optical resonance was originally proposed as a viable approach for quantum memory for photons. In this paper, we examine the quantum cloning capacity of an AFC in terms of the spectral distribution of the atomic populations in the energy levels associated by the optical transition. Expressions are derived for the memory readout efficiency, signal to noise ratio, and fidelity for an input at the single photon level. When applied to a square toothed AFC, our analysis shows that there is a region where amplification from the excited state results in greater than unit recall efficiency, while maintaining a fidelity greater than the classical limit.
arXiv comment19 pages, 5 figures
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