Nonlinear-photonics devices on the basis of the coherent interaction of optical radiation with resonant media (a review)


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Abstract

We have examined examples of nonlinear-photonics devices that are based on the coherent interaction of light with matter. Such interaction takes place if the duration of a light pulse is shorter than the relaxation times T1 and T2 in a resonant medium and if the strength of the light field is so high that Rabi oscillations arise. Theoretical analysis shows that these systems have a number of advantages compared to similar devices that operate under incoherent interaction conditions of light with matter.

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R. M. Arkhipov

ITMO University; Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light; St. Petersburg State University

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Email: arkhipovrostislav@gmail.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, 197101; Erlangen, 91058; St. Petersburg, 198504

M. V. Arkhipov

St. Petersburg State University

Email: arkhipovrostislav@gmail.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, 198504

A. V. Pakhomov

Samara University; P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Samara Branch

Email: arkhipovrostislav@gmail.com
Russian Federation, Samara, 443086; Samara, 443011

I. Babushkin

Institute of Quantum Optics; Max Born Institute

Email: arkhipovrostislav@gmail.com
Germany, Hannover, 30167; Berlin

N. N. Rosanov

ITMO University; Vavilov State Optical Institute; Ioffe Physical Technical Institute

Email: arkhipovrostislav@gmail.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, 197101; St. Petersburg, 199053; St. Petersburg, 194021

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