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Coherent backscattering of light in atomic systems: Application to weak localization in an ensemble of cold alkali-metal atoms

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Department of Theoretical Physics, State Technical University, 195251, St. Petersburg (Russian Federation)
Development of a theoretical treatment of multiple coherent light scattering in an ultracold atomic gas is reported. Specific application is made to coherent backscattering of a weak-radiation field from realistically modeled samples of ultracold atomic {sup 85}Rb. Comprehensive Monte Carlo simulations of the spatial, spectral, and polarization dependence of the backscattering line shape are made and compared with available experimental results.
OSTI ID:
20634174
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 67; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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