Theory of Laser-Induced Phenomena on Conventional and Phase-Conjugated Surfaces,
Abstract
Laser induced processes on conventional and phase conjugated surfaces are investigated theoretically. Resonance fluorescence of two level atoms on smooth and rough surfaces are reviewed. The new phenomenon of a radiative dipole at a phase conjugated surface (PCS) is examined, where the lifetime of the dipole an virtually be infinite under certain conditions. PCS originates from the interference of two laser beams incident on an absorbing layer and is discussed in terms of a phenomenological model and a hydrodynamic theory, where laser-induced periodic structure and the PCS reflectivity are analyzed. Finally, practical applications of these new phenomena occuring on PCS are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174464
Entities
People
- J. T. Lin
- Thomas F. George
- Xi-yi Huang
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University