An optically-guided atomic fountain

Kihwan Kim, Xinye Xu, Heung Ryoul Noh, Wonho Jhe

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Abstract

Summary form only given. The optical guidance of cold atoms by the hollow laser beam (HLB) with blue detuning has been well understood experimentally and theoretically (Xinye Xu et al, 2000). Based on this clear understanding and the development of an efficient atomic guiding, we have performed the experiment of optically guided atomic fountain by using a blue-detuned cylindrical HLB. An HLB was generated from a micron-sized hollow optical fiber and collimated by the objective lens and propagates downwards to the center of a magneto-optical trap (MOT). We have demonstrated tenfold enhancement of the atom-funneling efficiency for the HLB-guided atomic fountain, which may lead to improved performance of atom optical experiments based on the atomic fountain such as the Rb atomic clock.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Digest - Summaries of Papers Presented at the Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2001
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages218-219
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)155752663X, 9781557526632
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2001 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: 6 May 200111 May 2001

Publication series

NameTechnical Digest - Summaries of Papers Presented at the Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2001

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period6/05/0111/05/01

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