Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: We show theoretically that a directional dipole wave can be perfectly reflected by a single pointlike oscillating dipole. Furthermore, we find that, in the case of a strongly focused plane wave, up to 85% of the incident light can be reflected by the dipole. Our results hold for the full spectrum of the electromagnetic interactions and have immediate implications for achieving strong coupling between a single propagating photon and a single quantum emitter.
Source: Physical Review Letters
Authors: G. Zumofen, N. M. Mojarad, V. Sandoghdar, M. Agio
Institutions: ETH Zurich, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1985976743