Photon-Echo Quantum Memory
Wolfgang Tittel, Mikael Afzelius, R. L. Cone, T. Chanelière, Stefan Kröll, Sergey A. Moiseev, Matthew J. Sellars · arXiv (Cornell University) · 2008
The future of long-distance quantum communication relies on the availability of quantum memory, i.e. devices that allow temporal storage of quantum information. We review research related to quantum state storage based on a photon-echo approach in rare earth ion doped crystals and glasses.