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Excitation of 87 Rb Rydberg atoms to nS and nD states (n≤68) via an optical nanofiber

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Cold Rydberg atoms are a promising platform for quantum technologies, and combining them with optical waveguides has the potential to create robust quantum information devices. Here, we experimentally observe the excitation of cold rubidium atoms to a large range of Rydberg S and D states through interaction with the evanescent field of an optical nanofiber. We develop a theoretical model to account for experimental phenomena present such as the AC Stark shifts and the Casimir–Polder interaction. This work strengthens the knowledge of Rydberg atom interactions with optical nanofibers and is a critical step toward the implementation of all-fiber quantum networks and waveguide quantum electrodynamics (QED) systems using highly excited atoms.

Source: Optica Quantum

DOI: 10.1364/opticaq.1.000006

Authors: Alexey Vylegzhanin, Dylan J. Brown, Aswathy Raj, Danil F. Kornovan, Jesse L. Everett, Etienne Brion, Jacques Robert, Síle Nic Chormaic

Institutions: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Aarhus University, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Supélec, Université Paris-Saclay, Laboratoire de Physique des Gaz et des Plasmas

Language: English

Topic: Quantum optics and atomic interactions

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Danmarks Grundforskningsfond, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Laboratoire d’excellence Physique Atomes Lumière Matière, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Awards: G1029975542, Physics: Atoms, Light, Matter, Towards a quantum network using Rydberg atoms next to an optical nanofiber, G457735187, Modularization of quantum circuits and mathematical and experimental study of quantum control, Novel approaches for light-matter interfaces with 1D ordered atomic ensembles, G7240651115, G7917003928, Rydberg atoms interfaced with an optical nanofiber

OpenAlex ID: W4387163095

FWCI: 1.845

Cites: 72

Cited by: 16

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