High Bandwidth, Ultra-low Power All Optical Modulation with a Nano-Fiber Embedded in Rb Vapor

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Authors

K. Salit · Northwestern University

M. Salit · Northwestern University

S. Krishnamurthy · Northwestern University

Y. Wang · Northwestern University

Prem Kumar · Northwestern University

M. S. Shahriar · Northwestern University

Abstract

We report all-optical modulation at 2 GHz with 19 atto-joules, using a tapered nano-fiber embedded in Rb vapor. The switching energy is a record low value for modulation at this speed, requiring only 75 photons.

Topics & Keywords

Quantum optics and atomic interactions Quantum Information and Cryptography Photonic and Optical Devices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Volume 81, pp. CTuEE5-CTuEE5

DOI: 10.1364/cleo.2010.ctuee5

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