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Benchmark tests of slow light in saturable absorbers

Optics 2009-05-01 v1

Abstract

A series of benchmark tests of slow light in saturable absorbers is proposed. Stage I concerns experimental tests of saturable absorption, which can mimic slow light in saturable media. Stage II outlines the more demanding requirements for practical observation of spectral hole-burning in the absorption line, which is responsible for the reduction in group velocity.

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@article{arxiv.0904.4780,
  title  = {Benchmark tests of slow light in saturable absorbers},
  author = {A. C. Selden},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0904.4780},
  year   = {2009}
}