High resolution laser spectroscopy of colour centres
Abstract
The application of narrow band dye lasers to high resolution spectroscopy within the inhomogeneously broadened zero-phonon lines of colour centres is reviewed. Most work so far has centred on the use of holeburning which is exhibited by the majority of centres examined. This technique has been used to make detailed Stark and Zeeman effect measurements. In addition, optical coherent transients have been used to determined dephasing times and the results of optical phase switching and free decay experiments are discussed.
- Publication:
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Presented at the 4th Europhys. Topical Conf. on Lattice Defects in Ionic Crystals
- Pub Date:
- December 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982ldic.conf.....M
- Keywords:
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- Color Centers;
- Crystal Defects;
- High Resolution;
- Laser Spectroscopy;
- Dye Lasers;
- Magnetic Fields;
- Stark Effect;
- Zeeman Effect;
- Lasers and Masers