Novikova, IrinaGorshkov, Alexey V.Phillips, David F.Sørensen, Anders S.Lukin, Mikhail D.Walsworth, Ronald L.2019-10-032007Novikova, Irina, Alexey V. Gorshkov, David F. Phillips, Anders S. Sørensen, Mikhail D. Lukin, and Ronald L. Walsworth. 2007. “Optimal Control of Light Pulse Storage and Retrieval.” Physical Review Letters 98 (24). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.98.243602.0031-90071079-71141092-0145http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41467466We demonstrate experimentally a procedure to obtain the maximum efficiency for the storage and retrieval of light pulses in atomic media. The procedure uses time-reversal to obtain optimal input signal pulse shapes. Experimental results in warm Rb vapor are in good agreement with theoretical predictions and demonstrate a substantial improvement of efficiency. This optimization procedure is applicable to a wide range of systems.en-USJournal Article2019-10-0310.1103/PhysRevLett.98.243602