dc-field-induced enhancement and inhibition of spontaneous emission in a cavity

G. S. Agarwal and P. K. Pathak
Phys. Rev. A 70, 025802 – Published 20 August 2004

Abstract

We demonstrate how spontaneous emission in a cavity can be controlled by the application of a dc field. The method is especially suitable for Rydberg atoms. We present a simple argument based on Stark shifts for the control of emission.

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  • Received 28 December 2003

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.70.025802

©2004 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

G. S. Agarwal and P. K. Pathak

  • Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009, India

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Vol. 70, Iss. 2 — August 2004

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