Solid State Physics
Anomalous dispersion occurs when the refractive index of a material decreases with increasing wavelength, leading to a situation where the group velocity of light is faster than its phase velocity. This phenomenon is contrary to normal dispersion, where the refractive index typically increases with decreasing wavelength. Anomalous dispersion is significant in various optical applications, including pulse compression and the study of light-matter interactions.
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