Observation of coherent backscattering of light by cold atoms

Year: 2000

Authors: Labeyrie G., Muller CA., Wiersma D., Miniatura C., Kaiser R.

Autors Affiliation: UNSA, UMR 6618 CNRS, INLN, F-06560 Valbonne, France;
European Lab Non Linear Spect, Florence, Italy;
Inst Nazl Fis Mat, Florence, Italy

Abstract: Coherent backscattering (CBS) of light waves by a random medium is a signature of interference effects in multiple scattering. This effect has been studied in many systems ranging from white paint to biological tissues. Recently, we have observed CBS from a sample of laser-cooled atoms, a scattering medium with interesting new properties. In this paper we discuss various effects which have to be taken into account for a quantitative study of coherent backscattering of light by cold atoms.

Journal/Review: JOURNAL OF OPTICS B-QUANTUM AND SEMICLASSICAL OPTICS

Volume: 2 (5)      Pages from: 672  to: 685

KeyWords: Coherent backscattering of light; Weak localization; Multiple-scattering; Atomic physics; Coherent light; Laser applications; Light interference; Light scattering; Magnetooptical effects; Particle optics, Coherent backscattering; Cold atoms, Quantum optics
DOI: 10.1088/1464-4266/2/5/316

Citations: 56
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