Abstract
We examine the role of nearby hyper-fine levels in a three-level transparency driven system in which a slow group velocity of light propagation is anticipated. In addition to accounting for the significant (>80%) probe field loss, our theory can accurately model the significant (near 30%) pulse broadening found in two recent experiments. Other excitation schemes for reducing the absorption from nearby levels are discussed.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 198 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 15 2001 |
Keywords
- Electromagnetically induced transparency
- Four-level system
- Group velocity
- Wave propagation
DC Disciplines
- Physics