Superradiance by ferroelectrics in cavity resonators

Abstract

A theory is presented showing that, under appropriate conditions, a ferroelectric in a cavity resonator can emit superradiant pulses. Initially, the ferroelectric has to be prepared in a nonequilibrium state from which it relaxes emitting a coherent pulse in the infrared region. Polarization dipolar waves play the role of the triggering mechanism initiating the beginning of the process.