Observation of coherent backscattering of light by cold atoms
arXiv:cond-mat/0004359 · doi:10.1088/1464-4266/2/5/316
Abstract
Coherent backscattering (CBS) of light waves by a random medium is a signature of interference effects in multiple scattering. This effect has been studied in many systems ranging from white paint to biological tissues. Recently, we have observed CBS from a sample of laser-cooled atoms, a scattering medium with interesting new properties. In this paper we discuss various effects, which have to be taken into account for a quantitative study of coherent backscattering of light by cold atoms.
25 pages LaTex2e, 17 figures, submitted to J. Opt. B: Quant. Semicl. Opt