Upconversion of microwave to optical photons using erbium impurities in a solid

Xavier Fernandez-Gonzalvo, Lewis A. Williamson, Yu Hui Chen, Chunming Yin, Sven Rogge, Jevon J. Longdell

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Abstract

We present a proposal for the efficient, quiet conversion of quantum states encoded as microwave photons into telecomunications photons using erbium dopants in solids. We also present initial results showing low efficiency conversion.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781557529688
Publication statusPublished - 10 Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 10 May 201515 May 2015

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest
Volume2015-August

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period10/05/1515/05/15

Keywords

  • Frequency conversion
  • Microwave oscillators
  • Microwave theory and techniques
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Optical modulation
  • Optical resonators
  • Photonics

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