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Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

Group velocity coupling and synchronization-like phenomenon of two light beams based on coherent population oscillations

Sonia Melle, Óscar G. Calderón, Marcelo Moreno

Published Oct 11, 2010• 13 citations
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Abstract

We report on the control of the slow and fast light propagation velocity of two light beams (at 1550 nm and 980 nm) through an erbium-doped fibre amplifier by means of coherent population oscillations. We modulate the amplitude of both beams with the same frequency so that the relative phase between both modulations allows us to control their group velocities. The same group velocity, in absolute value, is achieved when beams are modulated in phase or phase opposition. The experimental results are explained by a rate equation model.

DOI
10.1088/0953-4075/43/21/215401

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