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Institute of Physics eBooks

Forces on atoms in exponentially varying fields

Farhan Saif, Shinichi Watanabe

Published Dec 1, 2023• 0 citations
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In chapter 7, we explain optical forcing due to evanescent optical fields on ultra-cold atoms, which has led to the development of atom interferometers and cavities based on atomic mirrors and nano-optical fibers. We explain atom surface traps, wave packet collapse and revival phenomena.
DOI
10.1088/978-0-7503-2308-6ch7

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