Quantum Theory of a Steady State Laser
Quantum Physics
2012-09-18 v1
Abstract
A theory of Steady-State laser action is presented which loosely parallels the treatment by H. Frohlich on energy storage in biological systems. The principal lasing elements, taken as N bio level molecules and a single mode quantized radiation field are treated as a single quantum system. Laser action then is seen as a Bose-Einstein like condensation into the lowest energy mode of this correlated system when the pump power exceeds a certain critical value.
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@article{arxiv.1209.3343,
title = {Quantum Theory of a Steady State Laser},
author = {Frederick W. Cummings and Michael T. Tavis},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1209.3343},
year = {2012}
}
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10 pages, 1 figure