A Beginner's Guide to the Atom Laser

Phillip F. Schewe

Maksim A. Skorobogatiy, Kshitij Kshitij

The main motivation for this paper is to provide a practical guide for the beginners in experimental quantum optics, to save the frustration and make the learning process more streamlined for the novices in the field. This work details the finer points of experiments in the fundamental quantum optics performed using Thorlab’s Quantum Optics Kit. Namely, we detail our observations, interpretations, and subtleties of functioning and arrangement of the experimental setups learned through hands-on experience.

Yvan Castin, Maxim Olshanii, Jean Dalibard

Keith R. Burnett

Maksim A. Skorobogatiy, Kshitij Kshitij

The main motivation for this paper is to provide a practical guide for the beginners in experimental quantum optics, to save the frustration and make the learning process more streamlined for the novices in the field. This work details the finer points of experiments in the fundamental quantum optics performed using Thorlab’s Quantum Optics Kit. Namely, we detail our observations, interpretations, and subtleties of functioning and arrangement of the experimental setups learned through hands-on experience.

Colin John Lambert