Distortion management in slow-light pulse delay

• DOI: 10.1364/opex.13.009995
• Publication Date: 2006-01-25T17:41:24Z
• Authors: Michael D. Stenner; Mark A. Neifeld; Zhaoming Zhu; Andrew M.C. Dawes; Daniel J. Gauthier
• Keywords: Distortion (music); Slow Light

We describe a methodology to maximize slow-light pulse delay subject constraint on the allowable distortion. show that optimizing over larger number of physical variables can increase distortion-constrained delay. demonstrate these concepts by comparing optimum achievable using single Lorentzian gain line with pair closely-spaced lines. predict distortion management doublet provide approximately factor 2 in as compared single-line Experimental results employing Brillouin optical fiber confirm our theoretical predictions.