Breakdown of the few-level approximation in collective systems

In contrast to single atoms, in collective systems, the vacuum couples transitions with orthogonal dipole moments. This leads to a geometry-dependent dynamics and to a breakdown of the few-level approximation in collective systems. © 2007 Optical Society of America.

Détails bibliographiques
Auteurs principaux: Evers, J, Kiffner, M, Keitel, C
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: Optical Society of America 2007