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Microwave-to-optics conversion is a core technology for hybrid quantum networks, enabling the integration of microwave and optical frequency domains essential for quantum communication and quantum information processing. However, the Doppler broadening effect in thermal atomic ensembles often severely limits the conversion efficiency. This study aims to propose a novel mechanism for microwave-to-optics conversion using four wave mixing(FWM) in room-temperature Rydberg atoms, addressing the challenges posed by Doppler broadening and providing a theoretical framework for practical applications. We develop a theoretical model based on the coupled Maxwell-Bloch equations to describe the FWM process in a double symmetric ladder four level system. The density matrix method and perturbation method combined with Maxwell's equations are used to derive an analytical expression for the coherence coefficient between the microwave field and the optical field.This coherence coefficient characterizes the energy transfer between the microwave and optical fields and is used to obtain an analytical expression for the FWM conversion efficiency. We use cesium vapor as the medium to analyze the propagation characteristics of the FWM efficiency and explore the effects of laser field intensity and the Doppler effect on the conversion efficiency. Our analysis reveals that the detuning effect caused by the thermal motion of atoms significantly reduces the resonance coupling efficiency. Specifically, when the Doppler frequency is lower than the natural linewidth, the conversion efficiency can be notably improved. In a Doppler-free environment, the conversion efficiency approaches unity at an optimal propagation distance. In contrast, in room-temperature cesium vapor (300 K), the conversion efficiency is significantly reduced due to Doppler broadening. However, by cooling the atoms to microkelvin temperatures, the Doppler broadening can be minimized, leading to a substantial increase in conversion efficiency. This study provides new theoretical guidance and experimental schemes for microwave-to-optics conversion at room temperature. The proposed mechanism based on Rydberg atoms offers a promising approach to overcoming the limitations imposed by Doppler broadening. Our findings have significant implications for advancing quantum information technology, particularly in the context of developing efficient quantum networks.
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Keywords:
- Four wave mixing /
- Rydberg atom /
- Doppler effect /
- quantum coherence
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