Radiation effects and defects in solids

Adiabatic evolution, quantum phases, and Landau-Zener transitions in strong

Heinz‐Peter Breuer, Klaus Dietz, Martin Holthaus

Published Jul 1, 1994• 1 citation

Abstract

We develop a method that allows the investigation of adiabatic evolution in periodically driven quantum systems. It is shown how Berry's geometrical phase emerges in quantum optics. We analyse microwave experiments performed on Rydberg atoms and suggest a new, non-perturbative mechanism to produce excited atomic states.

DOI: 10.1080/10420159108220501

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