Optical quantum memory
Abstract
Quantum memory is important to quantum information processing in many ways: a synchronization device to match various processes within a quantum computer, an identity quantum gate that leaves any state unchanged, and a tool to convert heralded photons to photons-on-demand. In addition to quantum computing, quantum memory would be instrumental for the implementation of long-distance quantum communication using quantum repeaters. The importance of this basic quantum gate is exemplified by the multitude of optical quantum memory mechanisms being studied: optical delay lines, cavities, electromagnetically-induced transparency, photon-echo, and off-resonant Faraday interaction. Here we report on the state-of-the-art in the field of optical quantum memory, including criteria for successful quantum memory and current performance levels.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1002.4659,
title = {Optical quantum memory},
author = {A. I. Lvovsky and B. C. Sanders and W. Tittel},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1002.4659},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
This is the original version of the review paper published in Nature Photonics. The review reflects the state of the art in the field as of September 2009. The sections on DLCZ and off-resonant Faraday interaction, which were shortened in the Nature Photonics version due to space limitations, are presented here in their original form. v3: minor error fixed.