Optical communication channels have redefined the scope and applications of classical
computing; similarly, photonic transfer of quantum information promises to open new …

Quantum memory is essential for the development of many devices in quantum information
processing, including a synchronization tool that matches various processes within a …

The maximal storage duration is an important benchmark for memories. In quantized media,
storage times are typically limited due to stochastic interactions with the environment. Also …

During the past decade the interaction of light with multiatom ensembles has attracted much
attention as a basic building block for quantum information processing and quantum state …

We perform a review of various approaches to the implementation of quantum memories,
with an emphasis on activities within the quantum memory sub-project of the EU integrated …

Quantum computation and communication exploit the quantum properties of superposition
and entanglement in order to perform tasks that may be impossible using classical means. In …

Optical quantum memory is an essential element for long-distance quantum communication
and photonic quantum computation protocols. The practical implementation of such …

Quantum repeaters hold promise for scalable long-distance quantum communication. The
basic building block is a quantum light–matter interface that generates non-classical …

In a fibre-based quantum information network, telecom-wavelength transmission between
quantum memory elements is required to minimize absorption. Owing to the paucity of …

Quantum memories, capable of controllably storing and releasing a photon, are a crucial
component for quantum computers and quantum communications. To date, quantum …