Acceptance angle for Bragg reflection of atoms from a standing light wave
Stephan Dürr, Gerhard Rempe
We experimentally investigate Bragg reflection of atoms from a standing light wave. We focus on the influence of small angular deviations from the exact Bragg resonance onto the reflection probability. The Bragg resonance has a finite acceptance angle, which depends on the light intensity. Within this acceptance angle, an oscillatory behavior of the reflection probability as a function of the angle is observed.
Physical Review A•Feb 1, 1999•34 citations