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Quantum theory of an optical maser. VI - Transient behavior.The transient behavior of a laser is discussed using the quantum theory as did Scully and Lamb. The formal solution of the density-matrix equation is expressed in terms of exponentially decaying eigenmodes. Some of the lower decay constants are obtained numerically. The equations for the moments of the density matrix are then derived and solved by a truncation method. The equations of motion are integrated numerically for the case where the average number of photons in a laser cavity has the realistically large value 1.3 x 100,000. An alternative Fokker-Planck-equation approach is discussed.
Document ID
19730055412
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Wang, Y. K.
Lamb, W. E., Jr.
(Yale University New Haven, Conn., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Physical Review A - General Physics
Subject Category
Masers
Accession Number
73A40214
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-07-004-035
Distribution Limits
Public
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