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Which outcome occurs to an array of Rydberg atoms, highly sensitive to external electromagnetic fields, during Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT)?

A)Increased refractive index and non-linearity
B)Decreased optical depth with limited changes
C)Enhanced reflection and weaker absorption
D)Suppressed excitation to lower Rydberg states

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EIT involves two photons causing quantum interference effects that modify refractive index and non-linearity when atoms are in a Rydberg state. Atoms' high sensitivity enhances nonlinear interactions in the medium, because resonant behavior maximizes coherent interaction between pump and probe, therefore affecting outcomes, rather than other changes in reflectivity.

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