Angular Momentum Coupling and Rabi Frequencies for Simple Atomic Transitions

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dc.creatorKing, B. E.
dc.date2008-04-29
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T09:35:48Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T09:35:48Z
dc.descriptionThe Rabi frequency (coupling strength) of an electric-dipole transition is an important experimental parameter in laser-cooling and other atomic physics experiments. Though the relationship between Rabi frequency and atomic wavefunctions and/or atomic lifetimes is discussed in many references, there is a need for a concise, self-contained, accessible introduction to such calculations suitable for use by the typical student of laser cooling (experimental or theoretical). In this paper, I outline calculations of the Rabi frequencies for atoms with sub-structure due to orbital, spin and nuclear angular momentum. I emphasize the physical meaning of the calculations.
dc.descriptionThe following article has been submitted to the American Journal of Physics. After it is published, it will be found at http://scitation.aip.org/ajp
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0804.4528
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0804.4528
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/159954
dc.subjectAtomic Physics
dc.titleAngular Momentum Coupling and Rabi Frequencies for Simple Atomic Transitions
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