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arXiv:quant-ph/0608094 · Optics and Spectroscopy

Spectrum of coherent backscattering of light by two atoms

V. N. Shatokhin

Published Aug 1, 2007• 5 citations
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Abstract

The inelastic spectrum of coherent backscattering of laser light by two atoms was theoretically studied. For an intense laser field, there are frequency domains of either constructive or destructive self-interference of inelastically scattered photons. The emergent spectral features were interpreted by considering coherent backscattering as a pump-probe experiment.

DOI
10.1134/s0030400x07080206

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