Manifestation of quantum interference in lasing without inversion Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • In terms of quantum interference we demonstrate the physical mechanisms which lead to light amplification without population inversion. The similarities and differences between the two model schemes, namely, ∧ and V-type, are emphasized. A coherent radiation field, on one hand, which drives one of the lasing levels, yields the quantum mechanical two paths via Autler-Townes splittings. On the other hand, the spontaneous emission in this driving transition plays a key role in the asymmetries between the absorption and the stimulated emission in the lasing transition.

author list (cited authors)

  • Lee, H., & Scully, M. O.

publication date

  • January 1999