Dicke-model simulation via cavity-assisted Raman transitions
Abstract
The Dicke model is of fundamental importance in quantum mechanics for understanding the collective behavior of atoms coupled to a single electromagnetic mode. Here, we demonstrate a Dicke-model simulation via cavity-assisted Raman transitions in a configuration using counterpropagating laser beams. The observations indicate that motional effects should be included to fully account for the results. These results are contrary to experiments using single-beam and copropagating configurations. We give a theoretical description that accounts for the beam geometries used in the experiments and indicates the potential role of motional effects. In particular, a model is given that highlights the influence of Doppler broadening on the observed phase-transition thresholds.
- Publication:
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Physical Review A
- Pub Date:
- April 2018
- DOI:
- 10.1103/PhysRevA.97.043858
- Bibcode:
- 2018PhRvA..97d3858Z