Design of a mode converter for efficient light-atom coupling in free space
M. Sondermann, R. Maiwald, H. Konermann, N. Lindlein, U. Peschel, G., Leuchs
TL;DR
This paper presents a mode converter design that transforms plane waves into inward-moving dipole waves to achieve near-perfect single-photon coupling efficiency with atoms or ions.
Contribution
It introduces a novel mode converter specifically tailored for efficient light-atom coupling in free space, aiming for near-100% photon absorption efficiency.
Findings
Design successfully converts plane waves into inward dipole waves.
Achieves near-100% efficiency in exciting single atoms or ions.
Provides a practical approach for quantum information applications.
Abstract
In this article, we describe how to develop a mode converter that transforms a plane electromagnetic wave into an inward moving dipole wave. The latter one is intended to bring a single atom or ion from its ground state to its excited state by absorption of a single photon wave packet with near-100% efficiency.
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