Cooperative Optical Non-Linearity in a Blockaded Rydberg Ensemble
This thesis describes the first demonstration of a cooperative optical non-linearity based on Rydberg excitation. Whereas in conventional non-linear optics the non-linearity arises directly from the interaction between light and matter, in a cooperative process it is mediated by dipole-dipole intera...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2012, 2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2012 |
| Series: | Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Rydberg Atoms
- Rydberg Atom Interactions
- Atom-Light Interactions
- Cooperative Phenomena
- Experiment Setup
- Results
- Photon Blockade
- Progress Towards a Single Blockade Sphere