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AIP conference proceedings

Single atoms in cavities

H. Walther

Published Jan 1, 1993• 0 citations
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Abstract

The paper reviews experiments on cavity quantum electrodynamics. Special emphasis is given to recent experiments performed with the one‐atom maser, and to measure the energy level shifts in confined space.
DOI
10.1063/1.43779

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