2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/94263We present a novel technique in which the total internal quantum state of an atom may be reconstructed via the measurement of the momentum transferred to an atom following its interaction with a near resonant travelling wave laser beam. We present the first such measurement and demonstrate the feasibility of the technique.4 pages, 4 figuresQuantum Physicstext