Rabi problem

noun

A problem concerning the response of an atom to an applied harmonic electric field, with an applied frequency very close to the atom's natural frequency. It provides a simple and generally solvable example of light–atom interactions.

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Meanings

nounRabi problem (plural Rabi problems)

plural Rabi problems

  1. natural sciencesA problem concerning the response of an atom to an applied harmonic electric field, with an applied frequency very close to the atom's natural frequency. It provides a simple and generally solvable example of light–atom interactions.

Origin

Named after Isidor Rabi.

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