We describe the quantum dynamics of a two-atom Raman coupled model interacting with two quantized cavity electromagnetic fields as an extension of the previously discussed single-atom Raman coupled model [C. C. Gerry and J. H. Eberly, Phys. Rev. A 42, 6805 (1990)]. In particular we study the atomic-population dynamics and the dynamics of the photon statistics in the two cavity modes. We present evidence of cooperative effects.

• Received 19 August 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.45.8037