Publications [#246367] of Daniel J. Gauthier
Papers Published
- Pfister, O; Brown, WJ; Stenner, M; Gauthier, DJ, Experimental realization of a two-photon laser in strongly driven potassium atoms,
Iqec, International Quantum Electronics Conference Proceedings
(January, 1999),
pp. 160-161
(last updated on 2019/07/17)Abstract:
Novel quantum oscillators consisting of strongly driven potassium atoms contained in a high-finesse optical resonator were examined. Two-photon amplification arose from laser-driven resonant scattering between magnetic hyperfine levels. A novel configuration using different states of polarization and an orthogonal beam geometry allowed discrimination between the numerous gain mechanisms. This configuration suppressed competing phase-matched wave-mixing processes, which was crucial to realize an ideal two-photon amplifier.