Theoretical challenges in atom optics: Atomic and molecular diffraction by transmission gratings

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dc.creatorHegerfeldt, Gerhard C.
dc.creatorKoehler, Thorsten
dc.date1999-05-26
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T06:16:35Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T06:16:35Z
dc.descriptionA few years ago, diffraction of atoms by double slits and gratings was achieved for the first time, and standard optical wave-theory provided an excellent description of the experiments. More recently, diffraction of weakly bound molecules and even clusters has been observed. Due to their size and to possible breakup processes optical wave-theory is no longer adequate and a more sophisticated approach is needed. Moreover, surface effects, which can modify the diffraction pattern of atoms and molecules, give rise to further complications. In this article a fully quantum mechanical approach to these questions is discussed.
dc.description10 pages LaTeX + 4 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9905090
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9905090
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/94106
dc.subjectQuantum Physics
dc.titleTheoretical challenges in atom optics: Atomic and molecular diffraction by transmission gratings
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