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Area of Science:

  • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
  • Quantum Information Science

Background:

  • Coherent population oscillations (CPOs) are quantum phenomena enabling novel light-matter interactions.
  • Spatial optical memory requires stable encoding and retrieval of light field information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel spatial optical memory system.
  • To utilize long-lived CPOs for encoding and retrieving spatial light profiles.

Main Methods:

  • Employing a two-level system decaying via a shelving state to generate long-lived CPOs.
  • Utilizing a continuous-wave (cw) control field to induce four-wave mixing (FWM).
  • Encoding spatial profiles into CPOs by switching the control field on and off.

Main Results:

  • A field at the FWM frequency was generated with the same spatial profile as the initial probe field.
  • Spatial profiles were successfully encoded in the CPOs of ground and storage states when the control field was off.
  • Simultaneous retrieval of probe and FWM fields with original spatial profiles was achieved upon reintroducing the control field.

Conclusions:

  • Long-lived CPOs provide a viable mechanism for constructing spatial optical memory.
  • The demonstrated system enables the storage and retrieval of spatial light field information.
  • This work opens avenues for advanced optical data storage and processing applications.