2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/96400Transits of single atoms through higher-order Hermite-Gaussian transverse modes of a high-finesse optical cavity are observed. Compared to the fundamental Gaussian mode, the use of higher-order modes increases the information on the atomic position. The experiment is a first experimental step towards the realisation of an atomic kaleidoscope.6 pages, d figuresQuantum Physicstext