Spectroscopy of Materials for Persistent Spectral Hole Burning Optical Memoriesand Signal Processing

摘要

The search for new optical materials for spectral hole burning applications, evaluation of their dynamic and static properties, and studies of the ultimate limits on material performance consistent the research that was carried out. We strive to understand the atomic scale mechanisms that determine material performance. Attention is focused on rare earth and transition metal ion materials; systems for photon gated hole burning are explored. General facilities for hole burning research are available in our laboratory, and we have fifteen years experience in this area, studying a variety of rare earth activated materials.