Quantum coherence generated by interference-induced state selectiveness

Author: GARREAU JEAN CLAUDE  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1362-3044

Source: Journal of Modern Optics, Vol.49, Iss.1-2, 2002-01, pp. : 43-54

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Abstract

The relations between quantum coherence and quantum interference are discussed. A general method for generation of quantum coherence through interference-induced state selection is introduced and then applied to 'simple' atomic systems under two-photon transitions, with applications in quantum optics and laser cooling.