Title :
Contrary behavior of absorption and dispersion
Author :
Dahl, Katrin ; Molella, Luca Spani ; Rinkleff, Rolf-Hermann ; Danzmann, Karsten
Author_Institution :
Albert Einstein Inst., Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Univ. Hannover, Hannover, Germany
Abstract :
A degenerate two-level system was investigated with circularly polarized probe and coupling lasers. An intensity dependent switch of an absorption peak to a dip was measured. The corresponding dispersion did not change.
Keywords :
integrated optics; light polarisation; optical switches; quantum optics; circularly polarized probe; coupling laser; degenerate two-level system; intensity dependent switch; Atom lasers; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Power lasers; Probes; Switches; (020.1670) Coherent optical effects; (130.4815) Optical switching devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
