arXiv:1411.0248

Cavity quantum electrodynamics of ultracold atoms in optical and optomechanical cavities

Kamanasish Debnath, Aranya B. Bhattacherjee

Published Nov 2, 2014• 0 citations

Abstract

In this review article, we present the recent theoretical developments and some breakthrough experiments in cavity QED systems (optical and optomechanical systems) and also focus on the experimental realization of the theoretical proposals.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1411.0248

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