Spectral compression using time-varying cavities
Abstract
Spectral compression will be needed for efficient interfacing of broadband photons with narrowband quantum memories for applications in quantum information and networking. In this Letter, we propose spectral compression via a time-varying, linear optical cavity. Unlike other recent works on time-varying cavities based on modulation of the intracavity phase, our spectral compression concept is based on rapid switching of coupling into the cavity. We analyze spectral compression performance metrics as a function of mirror reflectivity, cavity loss, and switching speed and discuss potential implementation in integrated photonics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 07, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1364/ol.404891
Entities
People
- Andrew M. Weiner
- Karthik V. Myilswamy
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- National Science Foundation