Frequency conversion to the telecom O-band using pressurized hydrogen
arXiv:2401.10003 · doi:10.1364/OL.516461
Abstract
Large-scale quantum networks rely on optical fiber networks and photons as so-called flying qubits for information transport. While dispersion and absorption of optical fibers are minimum at the infrared telecom wavelengths, most atomic and solid state platforms operate at visible or near-infrared wavelengths. Quantum frequency conversion is required to bridge these two wavelength regimes, and nonlinear crystals are currently employed for this process. Here, we report on a novel approach of frequency conversion to the telecom band. This interaction is based on coherent Stokes Raman scattering (CSRS), a four-wave mixing process resonantly enhanced in a dense molecular hydrogen gas. We show the conversion of photons from \SI{863}{\nano\meter} to the telecom O-Band and demonstrate that the input polarization state is preserved. This process is intrinsically broad-band and can be adapted to any other wavelength.
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