What happens if you fire a photon at an atom?

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Firing a photon at an atom can result in two primary outcomes: stimulated emission and absorption. Experiments can be designed to control conditions to isolate these outcomes, a concept frequently utilized in laser technology. Techniques such as STIRAP (Stimulated Raman Adiabatic Passage) and optical pumping are relevant in this context. These methods demonstrate the practical application of manipulating photon interactions with atoms. Understanding these processes is crucial for advancements in quantum optics and related fields.
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I can think of two things. Stimulated Emission and Absorption. Would it be possible to do an experiment where you could control coniditions to allow just these two outomes?

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hawaiifiver said:
I can think of two things. Stimulated Emission and Absorption. Would it be possible to do an experiment where you could control coniditions to allow just these two outomes?

Thanks


Sure; done all the time. Ever hear of lasers.?


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Sure; done all the time. Ever hear of lasers.?


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Yes I have discovered a lot of interesting articles about things like STIRAP and optical pumping and so on.
 
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