What Does STIRAP Stand For?

STIRAP stands for Stimulated Raman Adiabatic Passage

STIRAP, or Stimulated Raman Adiabatic Passage, is a quantum optical technique that enables coherent population transfer between quantum states without populating intermediate states. This process utilizes two laser fields to create a rapid adiabatic evolution, ensuring high efficiency and resilience to decoherence. STIRAP is widely applicable in fields such as quantum computing, atomic physics, and molecular manipulation, offering precise control over quantum systems for applications like state preparation and quantum state transfer.