We present a theoretical analysis of coherent atomic motion through a straight atomic waveguide constructed from a hollow optical fiber. Atoms are guided by the evanescent light field at the fiber's interior glass-vacuum interface. The atoms' internal structure is modeled by a ${\mathit{J}}_{\mathit{g}}$ =0 to ${\mathit{J}}_{\mathit{e}}$ =1 transition. The atomic wave functions are determined and the loss rates due to spontaneous emission, tunneling to the wall, and nonadiabatic transitions are estimated. The influence of Casimir-Polder forces is considered. We conclude with a discussion of the feasibility of the proposed waveguides.We present a theoretical analysis of coherent atomic motion through a straight atomic waveguide constructed from a hollow optical fiber. Atoms are guided by the evanescent light field at the fiber's interior glass-vacuum interface. The atoms' internal structure is modeled by a ${\mathit{J}}_{\mathit{g}}$=0 to ${\mathit{J}}_{\mathit{e}}$=1 transition. The atomic wave functions are determined and the loss rates due to spontaneous emission, tunneling to the wall, and nonadiabatic transitions are estimated. The influence of Casimir-Polder forces is considered. We conclude with a discussion of the feasibility of the proposed waveguides.

Physical Review ASep 1, 1994163 citations

The periodic magnetized cylinder tube for atom guidance: quantized motion analysis

李代军, 周博, 胡正峰 +1 more

We have analysed the transport effciency of an atomic waveguide constructed from a periodic axially magnetized hollow tube.We took into consideration the quantized motion of the atom inside the magnetic hollow cylinder tube,which is significant for the transportation of cold atoms.We deduced the quantized motion modes of the atomic waves in the tube by the approximation of infinite potential,which is valid for cold atoms and strong magnetization.For the atomic waveguide with weak magnetization,we have calculated the tunnelling effect of the atomic wave.The adiabatic condition for the motion of cold atoms is discussed.A time orbit potential method for solving the “zero magnetic field problem” is proposed.We have analysed the transport effciency of an atomic waveguide constructed from a periodic axially magnetized hollow tube.We took into consideration the quantized motion of the atom inside the magnetic hollow cylinder tube,which is significant for the transportation of cold atoms.We deduced the quantized motion modes of the atomic waves in the tube by the approximation of infinite potential,which is valid for cold atoms and strong magnetization.For the atomic waveguide with weak magnetization,we have calculated the tunnelling effect of the atomic wave.The adiabatic condition for the motion of cold atoms is discussed.A time orbit potential method for solving the “zero magnetic field problem” is proposed.

中国物理B：英文版Mar 16, 20050 citations

{\mathit{J}}_{\mathit{g}}

=0 to

{\mathit{J}}_{\mathit{e}}

=1 transition. The atomic wave functions are determined and the loss rates due to spontaneous emission, tunneling to the wall, and nonadiabatic transitions are estimated. The influence of Casimir-Polder forces is considered. We conclude with a discussion of the feasibility of the proposed waveguides.