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European Quantum Electronics Conference (EQEC)

Single-atom detection by micro-cavities

Péter Horák, Bruce G. Klappauf, Peter G. Kazansky

Published Jan 1, 2003• 0 citations
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Abstract

Possibilities of integrating micro-optics on top of an atom chip by standard fiber technology are investigated. In particular, the study is interested in single-atom detection with minimal spontaneous scattering.
DOI
10.1109/eqec.2003.1314171

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