A quantum memory with telecom-wavelength conversion

Atomic transitions afford a convenient way of storing quantum bits. However, there are few ground-state transitions suitable for use with light at telecommunication wavelengths. Now, researchers show that ensembles of cold rubidium atoms not only make good quantum memories, but can also noiselessly convert the emitted photons into and out of the telecoms band.

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