Atomic vapor-based high efficiency photon detectors

Daniel F.V. James, Paul G. Kwiat

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

We describe a detector for weak optical fields employing an atomic vapor as the active medium, combined with the "cycling transition'' readout perfected for ion traps. Theoretical calculations suggest detection efficiency >99% may be attainable.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557527490, 9781557527493
StatePublished - 2003
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: Jun 1 2003Jun 6 2003

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period6/1/036/6/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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