Physical Review A

Squeezing via a two-photon transition in a system of driven three-level atoms

Tran Quang

Published Mar 1, 1991• 6 citations

Abstract

Generation of squeezing via a two-photon transition in a system of three-level atoms, strongly driven by two resonant fields is investigated. Spontaneous emission, cavity damping, and collective effects are accounted for. It is shown that in the steady-state regime, strong squeezing can be generated.

DOI: 10.1103/physreva.43.2561

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