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 publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationQELS - Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2015
PublisherOptical Society of America
Pages1551p
ISBN (Electronic)9781557529688
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventCLEO: QELS - Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2015 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 10 May 201515 May 2015

Publication series

NameCLEO: QELS - Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2015

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: QELS - Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period10/05/1515/05/15

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