Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
quantum optics, chip-scale device, vapor
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
Rubidium vapor has certain physical properties that allow it to be optically probed in order to produce many interesting quantum effects; however, due to its reactive nature rubidium can be very difficult to encapsulate. Historically bulk rubidium vapor cells have been used, which rely on high temperature glass forming and sealing. The potential that rubidium vapor has in real-world application can be greatly increased by creating a smaller, more versatile vapor cell that does not require high temperatures to be created. We are working to create a rubidium vapor cell that can be integrated with a chip-scale device in order to open the door to many important applications such as optical buffers, tunable diode lasers, magnetometers, atomic clocks, slow and stopped light, and many other quantum communication elements.
Recommended Citation
Wall, Thomas and Hawkins, Dr. Aaron
(2013)
"Enabling Quantum Optics on a Chip,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1902.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1902