arXiv:1208.0707

High efficiency preparation of single trapped atoms using blue detuned light assisted collisions

Alicia V. Carpentier, Y. H. Fung, Pimonpan Sompet, Andrew J. Hilliard, Thomas Walker, Mikkel F. Andersen

Published Aug 3, 2012• 1 citation

Abstract

We report on a procedure by which we obtain a 91% loading efficiency of single 85Rb atoms in an optical microtrap. This can be achieved within a total preparation time of 542 ms. We employ blue detuned light assisted collisions to realize a process in which only one of the collision partners is lost. We explain the mechanism for efficiently loading a single atom and discuss the factors that limit the final efficiency.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1208.0707

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