A longitudinal Stern-Gerlach interferometer : the “beaded” atom
Christian Miniatura, F. Perales, G. Vassilev +3 more
The principle on an atomic interferometer based on the longitudinal Stern-Gerlach effect is given. Possible realizations using beams of metastable rare gas atoms or metastable hydrogen atoms are described. Some examples of phase-objects are discussed and some possible applications are suggested. The atoms coming out of the interferometer exhibit uncommon properties, particulary a permanent multiple localisation regarding the external atomic variables (“beaded” atoms).
Journal de Physique II•Apr 1, 1991•21 citations