Observation of coherent backscattering of light by cold atoms
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Coherent backscattering (CBS) of light waves by a random medium is a signature of interference effects in multiple scattering. This effect has been studied in many systems ranging from white paint to biological tissues. Recently, we have observed CBS from a sample of laser-cooled atoms, a scattering medium with interesting new properties. In this paper we discuss various effects which have to be taken into account for a quantitative study of coherent backscattering of light by cold atoms.
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