Coherent-population-trapping transients induced by a modulated transverse magnetic field

L. Margalit, M. Rosenbluh, A. D. Wilson-Gordon

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Abstract

We present theoretical results of coherent-population-trapping transients induced by a modulated transverse magnetic field (TMF). The application of a transverse magnetic field causes the appearance of new Λ subsystems, creation of new dark states, and rearrangement of the population among the Zeeman sublevels. We show that transients appear as the system is switched between steady-state situations, and we identify the various level system components of the total probe absorption. We discuss the time-dependent evolution of the probe absorption caused by the modulated TMF in the presence and absence of a constant longitudinal magnetic field (LMF). The differences between TMF modulation and LMF modulation are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number023827
JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Volume88
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Aug 2013

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