Master equation for collective spontaneous emission with quantized atomic motion

作者:Damanet Francois*; Braun Daniel; Martin John
来源:Physical Review A, 2016, 93(2): 022124.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevA.93.022124

摘要

We derive a Markovian master equation for the internal dynamics of an ensemble of two-level atoms including all effects related to the quantization of their motion. Our equation provides a unifying picture of the consequences of recoil and indistinguishability of atoms beyond the Lamb-Dicke regime on both their dissipative and conservative dynamics, and applies equally well to distinguishable and indistinguishable atoms. We give general expressions for the decay rates and the dipole-dipole shifts for any motional states, and we find closed-form formulas for a number of relevant states (Gaussian states, Fock states, and thermal states). In particular, we show that dipole-dipole interactions and cooperative photon emission can be modulated through the external state of motion.

  • 出版日期2016-2-26