Saturation of transient resonant nonlinear processes in sodium vapor

We present direct observation of the saturation of resonant optical processes in atomic systems, using a picosecond laser pump. Analysis requires the accounting of some new factors such as self-action and self-induced transparency.

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Published in:Physics letters. A 1977-01, Vol.61 (7), p.449-450
Main Authors: Metchkov, D.I., Mitev, V.M., Pavlov, L.I., Stamenov, K.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We present direct observation of the saturation of resonant optical processes in atomic systems, using a picosecond laser pump. Analysis requires the accounting of some new factors such as self-action and self-induced transparency.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/0375-9601(77)90747-2