Physicists propose superabsorption of light beyond the limits of classical physics
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 06:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —In a well-known quantum effect called superradiance, atoms can emit light at an enhanced rate compared to what is possible in classical situations. This high emission rate arises from the way that the atoms interact with the surrounding electromagnetic field. Logically, structures that superradiate must also absorb light at a higher rate than normal, but so far the superabsorption of light has not been observed.