Controlling the optical bistability in a multi-level atomic system via similar parameters of quantum well nanostructure
The spontaneously generated coherence (SGC) effects on optical bistability (OB) are investigated in a five-level K-type system. It is found that SGC makes the system phase dependent. Thus, the OB and the absorption behavior of the system can be controlled by the relation phase of applied fields. In addition, the pump field intensity effect on the OB behavior is discussed. The experimental viability of the model in semiconductor quantum well system is also discussed [A. V. Germanenko et al., J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 376, 012024 (2012); D. S. Chemla et al., IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 20(3), 265 (1984); L. V. Butov et al., J. Exp. Theor. Phys. 88(5), 1036 (1999); J. F. Dynes et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 94, 157403 (2005); S. Schmitt-Rinka et al., Adv. Phys. 38(2), 89 (1989); and H. W. Liu et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 54, 2082 (1989)].
- OSTI ID:
- 22402902
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 117; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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