Polarization bistability of counterpropagating laser beams

Daniel J. Gauthier, Michelle S. Malcuit, Alexander L. Gaeta, and Robert W. Boyd
Phys. Rev. Lett. 64, 1721 – Published 9 April 1990
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Abstract

We have observed bistability in the states of polarization of laser beams counterpropagating through sodium vapor. No external feedback is provided; the beams interact solely through four-wave mixing processes.

  • Received 13 October 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.64.1721

©1990 American Physical Society

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Daniel J. Gauthier, Michelle S. Malcuit, Alexander L. Gaeta, and Robert W. Boyd

  • The Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627

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Vol. 64, Iss. 15 — 9 April 1990

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