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Quantum theory of the Raman effect

I. Interaction with phonons

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Zeitschrift für Physik A Hadrons and nuclei

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A quantum mechanical analysis is made of higher order processes in Raman scattering. In particular the examples of coupled Stokes and Antistokes radiation and the generation of 1st and 2nd Stokes radiation are considered. All fields, electromagnetic and phonons, are quantized and the Schrödinger equation for the system is solved exactly. This completely quantum mechanical approach eliminates discrepancies which occur when linearization procedures such as the parametric approximation are employed. The theory applies to both stimulated and spontaneous Raman scattering.

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  1. Daniel F. Walls

    Present address: Physics Department, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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The author has pleasure in thanking Prof. H. Haken, Prof. K. Shimoda and Dr. R. Graham for informative discussions and Dr. F. Haake for a stimulating correspondence.

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Walls, D.F. Quantum theory of the Raman effect. Z. Physik 237, 224–233 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01398635

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