Low-distortion slow light using two absorption resonances

Ryan M. Camacho*, Michael V. Pack, John C. Howell

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Abstract

We consider group delay and broadening using two strongly absorbing and widely spaced resonances. We derive relations which show that very large pulse bandwidths coupled with large group delays and small broadening can be achieved. Unlike single resonance systems, the dispersive broadening dominates the absorptive broadening which leads to a dramatic increase in the possible group delay. We show that the double resonance systems are excellent candidates for realizing all-optical delay lines. We report on an experiment which achieved up to 50 pulse delays with 40% broadening.

Original languageEnglish
Article number063812
JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Volume73
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

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