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arXiv:quant-ph/0402020 · Journal of the Optical Society of America B

Holographic generation of microtrap arrays for single atoms by use of a programmable phase modulator

S. Bergamini, Benoît Darquié, M. P. A. Jones, Lionel Jacubowiez, Antoine Browaeys, Philippe Grangier

Published Nov 1, 2004• 194 citations
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Abstract

We have generated multiple micrometer-sized optical dipole traps for neutral atoms using holographic techniques with a programmable liquid-crystal spatial light modulator. The setup allows storing of a single atom per trap and addressing and manipulation of individual trapping sites.
DOI
10.1364/josab.21.001889

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