Using the four-level N-system discussed by Schmidt and Imamoglu, Opt. Lett. 21,1936(1996), we observe cross-absorption modulation in hot rubidium atoms. Quantum coherences from coherent population trapping create larger Kerr nonlinearities than conventional three-level cascade systems.
Observations cross-absorption modulation mediated by coherent population trapping in hot rubidium vapor
2005 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference ; 1 ; 247-249 Vol. 1
2005-01-01
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