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Original Paper
Generation of photons on demand using cavity quantum electrodynamics
Article first published online: 2 FEB 2005
DOI: 10.1002/andp.200410133
Copyright © 2005 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
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Annalen der Physik
Special Issue: Commemorating Albert Einstein
Volume 14, Issue 1-3, pages 7–19, February 2005
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How to Cite
Walther, H. (2005), Generation of photons on demand using cavity quantum electrodynamics. Ann. Phys., 14: 7–19. doi: 10.1002/andp.200410133
Publication History
- Issue published online: 2 FEB 2005
- Article first published online: 2 FEB 2005
- Manuscript Received: 1 DEC 2004
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Keywords:
- Deterministic photon generation;
- quantum optics of single atoms;
- nonclassical light
Abstract
The paper gives a survey on recent experiments on the deterministic generation of photons. Experiments using Rydberg atoms in microwave cavities and trapped ions in optical cavities are discussed. The latter experiments show that lasers on the basis of single atoms are possible.