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Observation of a two-photon gain feature in the strong-probe absorption spectrum of driven two-level atoms

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Department of Physics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (USA) Chemical Physics Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (USA)
A feature associated with continuous-wave two-photon optical gain has been observed in the absorption spectrum of an ensemble of barium atoms driven by a strong near-resonant optical field. In the dressed-atom picture, the observed gain is attributable to inverted two-photon transitions with nearly resonant intermediate states. A cw optical two-photon laser utilizing this gain appears feasible.
OSTI ID:
6527722
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 65:10; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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