The microscopic maser

P. Filipowicz; J. Javanainen; P. Meystre

doi:10.1016/0030-4018(86)90237-3

The microscopic maser

P. Filipowicz, J. Javanainen, P. Meystre

Physics

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Abstract

We present the theory of a truly microscopic maser, and show that it exhibits novel features not associated with masers and lasers generally. In particular, it usually does not produce coherent radiation. The coherence of the field in conventional masers and lasers originates from incoherent averages which smear out quantum details of the field-matter interaction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	327-330
Number of pages	4
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	58
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4018(86)90237-3
State	Published - Jul 1 1986

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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