Observations cross-absorption modulation mediated by coherent population trapping in hot rubidium vapor

Michael V. Pack, Ryan M. Camacho, John C. Howell

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Abstract

Using the four-level N-system discussed by Schmidt and Imamoglu, Opt. Lett. 21,1936(1996), we observe cross-absorption modulation in hot Rubidium atoms. Quantum coherences from coherent population trapping create larger Kerr nonlinearities than conventional three-level cascade systems.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)1557527709, 9781557527707
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 22 May 200522 May 2005

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period22/05/0522/05/05

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