Exploiting the composite character of Rydberg atoms for cold atom trapping

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dc.creatorMayle, M.
dc.creatorLesanovsky, I.
dc.creatorSchmelcher, P.
dc.date2009-02-17
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T13:06:41Z
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dc.descriptionBy investigating the quantum properties of magnetically trapped nS Rydberg atoms, it is demonstrated that the composite nature of Rydberg atoms significantly alters their trapping properties opposed to point-like particles with the same magnetic moment. We show how the specific signatures of the Rydberg trapping potential can be probed by means of ground state atoms that are off-resonantly coupled to the Rydberg state via a two photon laser transition. In addition, it is demonstrated how this approach provides new possibilities for generating traps for ground state atoms. Simulated time-of-flight pictures mirroring the experimental situation are provided.
dc.description5 pages, 3 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0902.2877
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0902.2877
dc.identifierPhys. Rev. A 79, 041403(R) (2009)
dc.identifierdoi:10.1103/PhysRevA.79.041403
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/227858
dc.subjectAtomic Physics
dc.titleExploiting the composite character of Rydberg atoms for cold atom trapping
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