Temporal coherent control of superfluorescent pulses

We demonstrate that collective atomic interferences can be investigated by measuring the superfluorescence (SF) time delay. A pair of broadband (≈20 nm), ultrashort (≈80 fs), collinear pulses with a variable delay coherently excites rubidium (Rb) atoms. The generated superfluorescent pulses at 420 nm on the cascade transition are recorded by a picosecond streak camera. Both intensity and SF time delay of the 420 nm pulse are altered as the delay between input pulses varies. In particular, the SF time delay of the normalized 420 nm pulse exhibits oscillations with different periods. This can be understood in terms of atomic and quantum interferences due to two possible two-photon excitation pathways through the intermediate levels (Rb D-lines).     

Calculation of Total Cross Section for γγ→γZ Scattering at High Energy

The total cross sections of γγ→γZ process for γγ c.m.s. energy 91.2—2000GeV are presented. W loop contribution is dominating when γγ c.m.s. energy is larger than 140GeV. The total cross section has a maximum, 220 fb(|cosθ|33cm^－2·s^－1 in which case more than 6000 events for γγ→γZ would be observable. In principle this process provides a test of the non-abelian nature of the standard model, especially the anomalous triple and quartic W-boson vertices.     

γγ→γZ过程高能总截面的数值计算

给出了γγ→γZ过程,质心系总能量在91.2—2000GeV的总截面.结果表明在总能量大于140GeV时,W玻色子图的贡献比起费米子图的贡献要大,当总能量在750GeV左右,截面达到极大值220fb(|cosθ|33cm^－2·sec^－1,每年在总能量750GeV处可观察到6000多个γγ→γZ事例,用它可以进一步验证标准模型,特别是其中规范粒子的三顶角和四顶角相互作用.     

局域模(实的及虚的)的一种新表述

本文给出了一种新的表述局域模(实的及虚的)的方法。我们引入了变形豫解式的迹P(z).它仅在z平面的实轴上有奇异性,孤立极点对应于实局域模。将P(E+iη)向下解析延拓至第二黎曼面,则其复极点对应于虚的(或不稳定的)局域模。复极点的实部是不稳定局域模的能量,虚部是它寿命的倒数,自然地得到了寿命为正的限制。此能量与寿命符合于相应共振散射的能量与宽度。本文还讨论了实局域模与虚局域模之间的关系。最后,比较了P(z)的奇异性与态密度的变化,并进一步阐明了寿命为正的及负的解之间的差别。指出,一般说来,只有寿命为正的解当作用强度增加时会变成实的局域模,负寿命的解是不会的。     

Coherent versus incoherent Raman scattering: molecular coherence excitation and measurement

We present a comparative analysis of spontaneous and coherent Raman scattering on pyridine. The instantaneous excitation of the molecular coherence is done by a pair of ultrashort preparation pulses. Then, a long narrowband probe pulse is scattered off the molecular vibrations. The described hybrid technique allows for the single-shot acquisition of a background-free coherent Raman spectrum within the excitation band and its straightforward comparison with the spontaneous Raman measurements, performed in the same setup. We report a 10(5)-fold increase in the efficiency of the Raman scattering process due to the broadband pump-Stokes preparation. The coherence magnitude (approximately 0.5x10(-3)) is inferred experimentally, without a priori knowledge about the molecular structure.     

Intensity correlations in a coherently prepared Rb vapor in a magnetic field

We have studied the intensity correlations between two orthogonally linearly polarized components of a laser field propagating through a resonant atomic medium. These experiments have been performed in a rubidium atomic vapor. We observe that the correlations between the orthogonally polarized components of the laser beam are maximal in the absence of a magnetic field. The magnitude of the correlations depends on the applied magnetic field, and the magnitude first decreases and then increases with increasing magnetic field. Minimal correlations and maximal rotation angles are observed at the same magnetic fields. The width of the correlation function is directly proportional to the excited state lifetime and inversely proportional to the Rabi frequency of laser field.     

Quantum fluctuations of superfluorescence delay observed with ultrashort optical excitations

We present an observation of fluctuations in delay times of the yoked-superfluorescence pulses generated in atomic rubidium. The yoked-superfluorescence was induced through two-photon excitation of cascade transitions by ultrashort (∼100 fs) laser pulses. A statistical distribution and fluctuations of delay times were studied as the pump pulse energy varied, effectively changing the number of participating atoms. The standard deviation in the delay-time statistics decreases when the pump power increases. The experimental data support the theoretical model of the quantum fluctuations of superfluorescence.