| Abstract [eng] |
The present work is aimed at modeling a theoretical framework for manipulating probe pulse propagation characteristics through multi-level atom-light coupling schemes, and providing a comprehensive study of important linear and nonlinear coherent phenomena that take place as a result of the interaction between the atoms and laser fields. To be more specific, a main objective of this thesis is to suggest novel atom-light coupling schemes which support a lossless propagation of slow light, a giant enhancement of Kerr nonlinearity, a perfect 2D and 3D atom localization, as well as a slow propagation of shape preserving optical solitons. |
