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Optical resonance and two-level atoms
L. Allen,Joseph H. Eberly +1 more
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In this paper, classical theory of resonance optics, the optical Bloch equations, two-level atoms in steady fields, pulse propagation experiments, saturation phenomena, quantum electrodynamics and spontaneous emission are discussed.Abstract:
Topics covered include: classical theory of resonance optics; the optical Bloch equations; two-level atoms in steady fields; pulse propagation; pulse propagation experiments; saturation phenomena; quantum electrodynamics and spontaneous emission; N-atom spontaneous emission and superradiant decay; and photon echoes. (GHT)read more
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