ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
PACS. 32.70.Jz: Line shapes, widths, and shifts[:AND:] 42.40.Lx: Diffraction efficiency, resolution, and other hologram characteristics - 42.25.Gy: Edge and boundary effects, reflection and refraction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: Nonlinear optical response of a thin layer of rarefied atomic vapor is examined by taking into account the atomic motion as well as collisions with the cell walls. Extraordinary pattern of self-diffraction spectrum due to the transient polarization is predicted. It is shown that the spectra are Doppler free and depend strongly upon the vapor thickness. A new possibility of signal enhancement is revealed and a simple device is suggested to enhance greatly the nonlinear reflection signal from a resonant vapor layer.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100530050083
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