Storage and retrieval of light pulses in atomic media with "slow" and "fast" light

Abstract

We present experimental evidence that light storage, i.e. the controlled release of a light pulse by an atomic sample dependent on the past presence of a writing pulse, is not restricted to small group velocity media but can also occur in a negative group velocity medium. A simple physical picture applicable to both cases and previous light storage experiments is discussed.

4 pages, 3 figures, submitted to Physical Review Letters

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• Advanced Quantum Noise
• Storage and Retrieval of Light Pulses in a Fast-Light Medium via Active Raman Gain
• Experimental observation of optical precursors in optically pumped crystals
• Theoretical analysis on quantum interference effect in fast-light media