quantum network node (IMAGE)

University of Basel

quantum network node

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A particle of light from the single photon source (below) is stored in the vapor cell (above). A simultaneously emitted second photon is revealed by a detector (right), which triggers the control laser pulse and thereby initiates the storage process.

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Department of Physics, University of Basel

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