INTERFERENCE STABILIZATION OF RYDBERG ATOMS IN A STRONG LASER FIELD AND PHASE-LOCKING OF AN ARRAY OF CAVITIES - COMMON PROPERTIES OF THE PHENOMENA

A description of the common properties for different phenomena is pres ented: interference stabilization of Rydberg atoms in a strong electro magnetic field and phase locking of an array of cavities. A comparison of master equations is held for the discussed effects. Analytical exp ressions for basic parameters of the problems involved are used for qu antitative analysis. The analogy established is exploited for the inte rpretation of a decrease in intracavity losses in the system of two co upled cavities with an increase of the extent of mutual coupling at a slight detuning of the cavity lengths. The expediency of the analogy e stablishment consists of existing difficulties in experimental confirm ation of the principles of Rydberg-atom stabilization.