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We consider the population transfer process in a Λ-type atomic medium of unequal oscillator strengths by stimulated Raman adiabatic passage via bright-state (b-STIRAP) taking into account propagation effects. Using both analytic and numerical methods we show that the population transfer efficiency is sensitive to the ratio q p /q s of the transition oscillator strengths. We find that the case q p > q s is more detrimental for population transfer process as compared to the case where q p ≤ q s. For this case it is possible to increase medium dimensions while permitting efficient population transfer. A criterion determining the interaction adiabaticity in the course of propagation process is found. We also show that the mixing parameter characterizing the population transfer propagates superluminally.
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Grigoryan, G., Leroy, C., Pashayan-Leroy, Y. et al. Stimulated Raman adiabatic passage via bright state in Λ medium of unequal oscillator strengths. Eur. Phys. J. D 66, 256 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2012-30216-0
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