Christian Nölleke

ORCID: 0009-0009-9871-9382
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Research Areas
  • Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
  • Photonic and Optical Devices
  • Quantum optics and atomic interactions
  • Quantum Information and Cryptography
  • Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices
  • Spectroscopy and Laser Applications
  • Laser Design and Applications
  • Solid State Laser Technologies
  • Quantum Mechanics and Applications
  • Advanced Frequency and Time Standards
  • Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
  • Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
  • Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques
  • Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
  • Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation
  • Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing
  • Mechanical and Optical Resonators
  • Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices
  • Quantum and electron transport phenomena
  • Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
  • Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
  • Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
  • Photorefractive and Nonlinear Optics
  • Optical Network Technologies

Toptica Photonics (Germany)
2017-2024

Stony Brook University
2014-2015

Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
2011-2013

Max Planck Society
2011-2013

University of Münster
2009

We demonstrate teleportation of quantum bits between two single atoms in distant laboratories. Using a time-resolved photonic Bell-state measurement, we achieve fidelity (88.0+/-1.5)%, largely determined by our entanglement fidelity. The low photon collection efficiency free space is overcome trapping each atom an optical cavity. resulting success probability 0.1% almost 5 orders magnitude larger than previous experiments with remote material qubits. It mainly limited propagation and...

10.1103/physrevlett.110.140403 article EN Physical Review Letters 2013-04-02

A single neutral atom is trapped in a three-dimensional optical lattice at the center of high-finesse resonator. Using fluorescence imaging and shiftable standing-wave trap, deterministically loaded into maximum intracavity field where atom-cavity coupling strong. After 5 ms Raman sideband cooling, motional ground state populated with probability (89±2)%. Our system first to simultaneously achieve quantum control over all degrees freedom atom: its position momentum, internal state, light.

10.1103/physrevlett.110.223003 article EN Physical Review Letters 2013-05-30

We present hybrid-integrated extended cavity diode lasers tunable around 637 nm, with a gain-wide spectral coverage of 8 nm. This tuning range addresses the zero-phonon line nitrogen-vacancy centers and includes wavelength HeNe (633 nm). Best performance shows wide mode-hop free up to 97 GHz narrow intrinsic linewidth down 10 kHz. Also, maximum output power is 2.5 mW in single-mode fiber, corresponding an on-chip 4.0 mW. Full integration packaging standard housing fiber pigtails provide high...

10.1364/oe.523985 article EN cc-by Optics Express 2024-07-09

A single rubidium atom trapped within a high-finesse optical cavity is an efficient source of photons. We theoretically and experimentally study single-photon generation using vacuum stimulated Raman adiabatic passage. achieve photon efficiencies up to 34% 56% on the D1 D2 line, respectively. Output coupling with 89% results in record-high for photons one spatiotemporally well-defined propagating mode. demonstrate that observed are constant wide range applied pump laser powers virtual level...

10.1103/physreva.87.063805 article EN Physical Review A 2013-06-04

An optical quantum memory is a stationary device that capable of storing and recreating photonic qubits with higher fidelity than any classical device. Thus far, these two requirements have been fulfilled for polarization in systems based on cold atoms cryogenically cooled crystals. Here, we report room-temperature arbitrary signal-to-background ratio 1 an average surpassing the benchmark weak laser pulses containing 1.6 photons average, without taking into account non-unitary operation. Our...

10.1038/srep07658 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Scientific Reports 2015-01-07

Hybrid integrated diode lasers based on combining semiconductor optical amplifiers with low-loss Si <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">3</sub> N xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">4</sub> -based feedback circuits enable great laser performance for advanced photonic circuits. In particular, using high-Q ring resonators frequency-selective provides wide spectral coverage, mode-hop free tuning, and high frequency stability...

10.1109/jphot.2023.3320393 article EN cc-by IEEE photonics journal 2023-09-28

We present two distinct ultra-low frequency noise lasers at 729 nm with a fast of 30 Hz 2 /Hz, corresponding to Lorentzian linewidth 0.1 kHz. The characteristics both lasers, which are based on different types laser diodes, investigated using experimental and theoretical analysis focus identifying the advantages disadvantages each type system. Specifically, we study differences similarities in mode behavior while tuning reduction. Furthermore, demonstrate locking capability these systems...

10.1364/oe.530087 article EN cc-by Optics Express 2024-07-12

We show the implementation of most fundamental quantum memory by mapping arbitrary polarization states light into and out a single atom trapped inside an optical cavity. The performance is analyzed through full process tomography. average fidelity measured to be 93% low decoherence rates result in storage times exceeding 180µs.

10.1364/icqi.2011.qtug3 article EN International Conference on Quantum Information 2011-01-01

We present a hybrid-integrated extended cavity diode laser tunable around 637 mn, with total tuning range of 8 nm, allowing to address the zero-phonon line nitrogen vacancy centers. The provides wide mode-hop free over 43.6 GHz and narrow intrinsic linewidth below 10 kHz. maximum output power is 2.5 mW in single-mode fiber, corresponding an on-chip 4.0 mW. assembled standard housing fiber-pigtailed.

10.1117/12.2667809 article EN 2023-01-26

Hybrid integrated diode lasers based on combining semiconductor optical amplifiers with low-loss Si3N4-based feedback circuits enable great laser performance for advanced photonic circuits. In particular, using high-Q Si3N4 ring resonators frequency-selective provides wide spectral coverage, mode-hop free tuning, and high frequency stability short timescales, showing as ultra-narrow intrinsic linewidths. However, many applications also require long-term stability, which can be provided by...

10.48550/arxiv.2302.12708 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2023-01-01

We present a compact iodine-stabilized laser system at 633 nm, based on distributed-feedback diode. Within footprint of $27\times 15$ cm$^2$ the provides 5 mW frequency stabilized light from single-mode fiber. Its performance was evaluated in comparison to Cs clocks representing primary standards, realizing SI unit Hz via an optical comb. With best suited absorption line reaches fractional instability below $10^{-10}$ for averaging times above 10 s. The investigated several iodine lines and...

10.1364/ao.409308 article EN Applied Optics 2020-11-03

This work reports on a compact single-mode diode laser emitting at 633 nm based an AlGaAs/AlGaInP structure with integrated DBR surface grating. The micro-fabricated package includes optics for beam shaping, optical isolation and fiber coupling. miniaturized isolator is cadmium manganese telluride, which provides large Verdet constant thus enables the realization of Faraday rotator in visible spectral range. We discuss performance technological challenges this approach. Furthermore, we...

10.1117/12.2252156 article EN Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE 2017-02-17

This work reports on a compact diode-laser module emitting at 633 nm. The emission frequency can be tuned with temperature and current, while optical feedback of an internal DBR grating ensures single-mode operation. laser diode is integrated into micro-fabricated package, which includes optics for beam shaping, miniaturized isolator, vapor cell as reference. achieved absolute stability below 10<sup>−8</sup> , the output power more than 10 mW. frequency-stabilized system replace gas lasers...

10.1117/12.2290157 article EN 2018-02-22

We introduce a diode-based laser with fast frequency noise of 30 Hz<sup>2</sup>/Hz, corresponding to Lorentzian linewidth 100 Hz. examine its characteristics in detail. Our focus is on exploring the variations and similarities reduction. Additionally, we present locking capability these systems when applied medium finesse cavities. The results provide insights into unique operational ultra-low lasers their potential applications quantum technology.

10.1117/12.3000997 article EN 2024-03-12

We will present our latest innovations on high-power diode lasers and discuss their application in quantum technologies. show that these laser sources are key not only to explore the magic world of physics, but also drive commercialization exciting new applications coming along with second revolution, such as computers, -sensing, -metrology optical clocks. Compared other gas- or solid-state lasers, offer advantages for applications, e.g. compactness, low weight, energy consumption cost ownership.

10.1117/12.3008307 article EN 2024-03-12

We present hybrid-integrated extended cavity diode lasers tunable around 637 nm, with a gain-wide spectral coverage of 8 nm. This tuning range allows addressing the zero-phonon line nitrogen vacancy centers and includes wavelength HeNe (633 nm). The provide wide mode-hop free up to 97 GHz narrow intrinsic linewidth down 10 kHz. maximum output power is 2.5 mW in single-mode fiber, corresponding an on-chip 4.0 mW. Full integration packaging standard housing fiber pigtails high stability will...

10.48550/arxiv.2404.05325 preprint EN arXiv (Cornell University) 2024-04-08

We present two distinct ultra-low frequency noise lasers at 729 nm with a fast of 30 Hz^2/Hz, corresponding to Lorentzian linewidth 0.1 kHz. The characteristics both lasers, which are based on different types laser diodes, investigated using experimental and theoretical analysis focus identifying the advantages disadvantages each type system. Specifically, we study differences similarities in mode behaviour while tuning reduction. Furthermore, demonstrate locking capability these systems...

10.48550/arxiv.2406.08908 preprint EN arXiv (Cornell University) 2024-06-13

We present a machine learning approach to automatic frequency locking of lasers based on artificial neural networks. show that this method reliably identifies the target line under wide range operating conditions.

10.1364/cleo_si.2024.sw3h.4 article EN 2024-01-01

We present a novel approach to Bragg-fiber extended diode lasers by using an integrated waveguide circuit as interposer. The interposer suppresses undesired ASE more than 20 dB compared previous designs.

10.1364/cleo_at.2024.jth2a.72 article EN 2024-01-01
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