Abstract

We propose a digital approach to quantum memories using a single-mode oscillator-cavity model, in which the coupling is shaped in time to provide the optimum interface to a time-symmetric input pulse. Our generic model is applicable to any linear storage medium ranging from a superconducting device to an atomic medium.

© 2009 Optical Society of America

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History
Original Manuscript: April 29, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: May 21, 2009
Revised Manuscript: May 21, 2009
Published: May 26, 2009

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Author Affiliations

Q. Y. He, M. D. Reid

Swinburne Institute of Technology

P. D. Drummond

Swinburne University of Technology

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