Semiclassical Theory of Amplification and Lasing
Loading...
Date
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Description
In this article we present a systematic derivation of the Maxwell-Bloch equations describing amplification and laser action in a ring cavity. We derive the Maxwell-Bloch equations for a two-level medium and discuss their applicability to standard three- and four-level systems. After discusing amplification, we consider lasing and pay special attention to the obtention of the laser equations in the uniform field approximation. Finally, the connection of the laser equations with the Lorenz model is considered.
Didactic article. 16 text pages plus 8 figures. Some typos corrected
Didactic article. 16 text pages plus 8 figures. Some typos corrected