摘要
We propose a scheme for realizing negative refractive index in a four-level atomic system. It is shown that such a system can simultaneously exhibit negative permittivity and negative permeability in an optical frequency range. Furthermore, by analysing the dispersion property of the left-handed material, we lind that the probe beam can be controlled from superluminal to subluminal or vice versa via choosing appropriate parameters.
We propose a scheme for realizing negative refractive index in a four-level atomic system. It is shown that such a system can simultaneously exhibit negative permittivity and negative permeability in an optical frequency range. Furthermore, by analysing the dispersion property of the left-handed material, we lind that the probe beam can be controlled from superluminal to subluminal or vice versa via choosing appropriate parameters.
基金
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Foundation of Shanghai under Grant Nos 04JC14036 and 05DJ14003
