A photonic quantum memory (QM) is a device that has the capability of storing a quantum state of light and retrieving back after a controlled time. It is an imp

Quantum memories (QMs) for light represent a fundamental ingredient for the development of a quantum internet. Among other applications, they are a building blo

Quantum computation and communication systems exploit quantum mechanical effects to surpass their classical counterparts in certain applications. However, while

Single atoms and atom-like defects in solids are promising platforms for realizing single photon sources and long-lived quantum memories, which are essential in

Quantum memories are an essential building block for quantum information science and in particular for the implementation of quantum communications across long