Detection of Three-Photon Relaxation of an Atom near a Phase Conjugator through Absorption Measurements
Abstract
Spontaneous excitation of an atom near a phase conjugator should be amenable to experimental verification through a measurement of the atomic probe absorption profile. It is shown that the absorption decreases quickly with increasing reflectivity, due to a population of the excited state. The responsible physical process is a three-photon event. (jhd)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA227991
Entities
People
- Henk F. Arnoldus
- Thomas F. George
Organizations
- University at Buffalo