Abstract
Polarization and Rayleigh type optical mixing spectra of a homogeneously and inhomogeneously broadened two-level system are calculated. We show that the nonlinear signal has contributions from the population pulsation and saturation effect. In the homogeneous system these effects can induce an asymmetric spectrum when the probe frequency is different from the resonant value. In the inhomogeneous system the spectral response is always symmetric independent of the probe frequency value. Line saturation and dynamic stark splitting are substantially reduced in the inhomogeneous case. The mentioned differences can be used to identify the type of broadening of a given spectral line.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
