Stimulated Raman scattering pulses. I. Weak scattering

Rate equations are used to compute a weak stimulated Raman scattering pulse in the case where the scattered radiation energy can be neglected in the over-all energy balance. Expressions for the shape, position and height of the maximum, duration, and spectral width of the scattering pulse as functions of the parameters of the driving laser, scattering material, and observation conditions are derived.