Title :
Graphical solution of coherent Raman systems using the Bloch sphere
Author :
Bennink, R.S. ; Stroud, C.R., Jr. ; Boyd, R.W.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Rochester Univ., NY, USA
Abstract :
We present an analysis of coherent Raman systems (e.g. lambda and double lambda systems) based on a Bloch vector representation of the atomic state. The resulting vector equation suggests simple graphical solutions which provide significant intuition regarding the behavior of Raman systems.
Keywords :
quantum optics; two-photon processes; Bloch sphere; Bloch vector representation; atomic state; coherent Raman systems; Atom optics; Coherence; Electromagnetic interference; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Equations; Nonlinear optics; Optical pumping; Physics; Quantum computing; Stationary state;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238043
