Breakdown of the few-level approximation in collective systems

The validity of the few-level approximation in dipole-dipole interacting collective systems is discussed. As an example system, we study the archetype case of two dipole-dipole interacting atoms, each modeled by two complete sets of angular momentum multiplets. We establish the breakdown of the few-...

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Main Authors: Kiffner, M, Evers, J, Keitel, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007