Single-photon-level quantum image memory based on cold atomic ensembles

Dong-Sheng Ding, Zhi-Yuan Zhou, Bao-Sen Shi () and Guang-Can Guo
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Dong-Sheng Ding: Key Laboratory of Quantum Information, University of Science and Technology of China
Zhi-Yuan Zhou: Key Laboratory of Quantum Information, University of Science and Technology of China
Bao-Sen Shi: Key Laboratory of Quantum Information, University of Science and Technology of China
Guang-Can Guo: Key Laboratory of Quantum Information, University of Science and Technology of China

Nature Communications, 2013, vol. 4, issue 1, 1-7

Abstract: Abstract A quantum memory is a key component for quantum networks, which will enable the distribution of quantum information. Its successful development requires storage of single-photon light. Encoding photons with spatial shape through higher-dimensional states significantly increases their information-carrying capability and network capacity. However, constructing such quantum memories is challenging. Here we report the first experimental realization of a true single-photon-carrying orbital angular momentum stored via electromagnetically induced transparency in a cold atomic ensemble. Our experiments show that the non-classical pair correlation between trigger photon and retrieved photon is retained, and the spatial structure of input and retrieved photons exhibits strong similarity. More importantly, we demonstrate that single-photon coherence is preserved during storage. The ability to store spatial structure at the single-photon level opens the possibility for high-dimensional quantum memories.

Date: 2013
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