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Three-state model driven by two laser beams

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
We use a three-state model for an atom or molecule in which two transitions are simultaneously driven by the oscillating electric fields of two laser beams. The amplitudes and detunings of the applied oscillating fields vary during the optical pulse, which can cause transitions from one state to another. For some special cases not previously known, the transition probabilities and probabilities of no transition are obtained analytically. We give conditions for complete transfer of the atomic population from one state to another, and for complete return to the initial state.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York 14618
OSTI ID:
6494825
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 36:2; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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