Lasers without Inversion: interference of dressed lifetime-broadened states

Journal Article · Fri Dec 15 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Optics Letters; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.14.001344· OSTI ID:7166653

Imamoglu, A; Harris, S E ^[1]

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1. Edward L. Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305 (US)

We describe the use of a coupling electromagnetic field to provide a general method of producing inversion-free laser systems. The interference between dressed states produces a zero in absorption while allowing gains of order of that of the uncoupled system.

• OSTI ID: 7166653
• Journal Information: Optics Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Optics Letters; (USA) Vol. 14:24; ISSN OPLED; ISSN 0146-9592
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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