Nonlinear optical processes by Van der Waals interaction during collision

S. E. Harris; D. B. Lidow

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.33.674

Nonlinear optical processes by Van der Waals interaction during collision

S. E. Harris
, D. B. Lidow

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Abstract

We describe an optical process where off-diagonal optical excitation of a first atomic species is coupled during collision to a second species. This coupling leads to new types of nonlinear optical processes, and allows large cross sections for inelastic collision between atoms with nonresonant energy levels.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	674-676
Number of pages	3
Journal	Physical review letters
Volume	33
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.33.674
State	Published - 1974
Externally published	Yes

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Nonlinear optical processes by Van der Waals interaction during collision

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