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Journal of Optics B Quantum and Semiclassical Optics

A lensless Fourier transform recording method for atom holography

Hongyi Gao, Jianwen Chen, Honglan Xie, Zhizhan Xu

Published Sep 9, 2002• 0 citations
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Abstract

A novel lensless Fourier transform method for atomic beam holography is proposed. The basic set-up and the effect of coherence on the hologram resolution are discussed. Finally, the possibility of reconstructing the atomic hologram by visible light is analysed.
DOI
10.1088/1464-4266/4/5/318

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