Abstract
A new method of realizing coherent split of atomic wave packet has been presented. Due to using Doppler effect and stimulated Raman transition, it can be applied directly in thermal atomic beam and only needs a single-frequency standing wave laser field. Theoretical analyses show that of both atoms and light field meet some conditions, atomic wave packet will be split coherently after interaction. Finally, the experiment of the atomic beam splitter by using this method is described. The results are in good agreement with the theoretical predication.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-38 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Lasers B (English Edition) |
| Volume | B6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Feb 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |