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arXiv:0811.4399 · Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

Quantum recoil effects in finite-time disentanglement of two distinguishable atoms

F. Lastra, Sascha Wallentowitz, Miguel Orszag, Maritza Hernandez

Published Mar 9, 2009• 9 citations
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Abstract

Starting from the requirement of distinguishability of two atoms by their positions, it is shown that photon recoil has a strong influence on finite-time disentanglement and in some cases prevents its appearance. At near-field inter atomic distances well localized atoms, with maximally one atom being initially excited, may suffer disentanglement at a single finite time or even at a series of equidistant finite times, depending on their mean inter atomic distance and their initial electronic preparation.

DOI
10.1088/0953-4075/42/6/065504

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