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Title: Broadband quantum memory in atomic ensembles
Broadband quantum memory is critical to enabling the operation of emerging photonic quantum technology at high speeds. Here we review a central challenge to achieving broadband quantum memory in atomic ensembles—what we call the ‘linewidth-bandwidth mismatch’ problem—and the relative merits of various memory protocols and hardware used for accomplishing this task. We also review the theory underlying atomic ensemble quantum memory and its extensions to optimizing memory efficiency and characterizing memory sensitivity. Finally, we examine the state-of-the-art performance of broadband atomic ensemble quantum memories with respect to three key metrics: efficiency, memory lifetime, and noise.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2207822 1936321 1806572 1640968 1839177
PAR ID:
10435517
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Advances in atomic molecular and optical physics
Volume:
72
ISSN:
1049-250X
Page Range / eLocation ID:
297-360
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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