Abstract
A constructive procedure for generating a prescribed unitary transform via the optically driven evolution of a multilevel atom is described. Assuming a clean separation of the coupled levels, the procedure employs the rotating wave approximation together with a decomposition of a unitary matrix into simpler matrix factors with specified structure. Applications to state preparation and observation are also provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics