Spontaneously broken SU(3) symmetry in a laser

Y. Aharonov*, J. M. Knight

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Abstract

Constants defining a quantum state can serve as macroscopic parameters specifying the spontaneous breaking of a symmetry. An example is given in which a laser possesses a SU(3) symmetry which is spontaneously broken above threshold. The parameters can be readily observed experimentally.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1920-1923
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume45
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980

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