Cold Atom Magnetism

J. Stajic

Yang Liu, Yun Min, Yin Jian-Ping

We propose a new lens scheme to focus cold atoms by using a controllable inhomogeneous magnetic field from a square current-carrying wire fabricated on a chip. The spatial distributions of the magnetic field are calculated, and the results show that the generated magnetic field is a two-dimensional (2D) quadrupole one and can be used to focus cold atoms or a cold atomic beam. The dynamic processes of cold atoms passing through our square wire layout and its focusing properties are studied by using Monte Carlo simulations. Our study shows that the atomic clouds can be focused effectively by our magnetic lens scheme, and the focal length of the atomic lens and its radius of focused spot can be continuously changed by adjusting the current in the wires.

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.

B. Laburthe-Tolra

Daijun Li, Bo Ru Zhou, Zhengfeng Hu +1 more

We have analysed the transport efficiency 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.