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Electromagnetically induced coherent backscattering: concepts and experiments

Marian O. Scully, Yuri V. Rostovtsev, Hebil Li, Vladimir A. Sautenkov

Published Jan 1, 2007• 0 citations
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Abstract

We demonstrate a strong coherent backward wave oscillation using forward propagating fields only. This is achieved by applying laser fields to an ultra-dispersive medium with proper chosen detunings. The physics then has much in common with propagation of ultra-slow light. Applications and experimental progress will be discussed.
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10.1364/sl.2007.sma4

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