Date of Award

3-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Engineering Physics

First Advisor

Billie V. DeLuca, PhD

Abstract

Quantum communication through photons relies on photonic storage to preserve quantum states. However, when photons interact with matter, quantum information becomes distorted. A recently developed semi-classical analytical model predicts output light pulses from an electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) system. Using the predictions, the model known as the Coherent Atomic Transfer (CAT) Function, is capable of predicting the stored pulse or reconstructing the original pulse. Using numerical convolution and deconvolution with the CAT function as an analog of the point spread function of Fourier optics can provide insights on the effects of EIT storage on the retrieved pulse. Blind deconvolution is studied in an attempt to give more understanding of EIT light storage and the CAT function.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENP-MS-25-M-219

DTIC Accession Number

AD1356676

Comments

An embargo was observed for posting this graduate work on AFIT Scholar.  Approved for public release, distribution unlimited. PA case number 88ABW-2025-0236.

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