Abstract
We propose and analyze the use of quantum-beat phenomena to test neoclassical radiation theory (NCT) and quantum electrodynamics (QED). For a beam-foil type of experiment with atoms having one upper level and two closely spaced lower levels, all coherently excited, NCT predicts the presence of quantum beats in the emitted radiation; beats are not expected in QED. QED predicts beats when many atoms are present, in agreement with recent photon-echo experiments. An experiment to test NCT and QED is suggested. © 1975 The American Physical Society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1380-1388 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Physical Review A. Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1975 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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