title: Dynamical hysteresis in a three-level atomic system.
abstract: We have experimentally investigated dynamical hysteresis behavior by changing the sweeping frequency of the cavity input field in the optical bistability of rubidium atoms (in a three-level atomic-type configuration) inside an optical cavity. The shape, width (or area), and direction of the hysteresis cycle are sensitive functions of the sweeping frequency for such an optical bistable system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, USA. ajoshi@uark.edu
authors.forename: Amitabh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Wenge
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Xiao