Optical spin readout of single rubidium atoms trapped in solid neon

In this work, we optically resolve and detect individual rubidium atoms trapped in solid neon. Additionally, we optically pump the rubidium's spin state using polarized light and measure the spin state via laser-induced fluorescence. When combined with the previously demonstrated magnetic field...

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Published in:Physical review research 2024-03, Vol.6 (1), p.L012048, Article L012048
Main Authors: Lancaster, David M., Dargyte, Ugne, Weinstein, Jonathan D.
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Language:English
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Summary:In this work, we optically resolve and detect individual rubidium atoms trapped in solid neon. Additionally, we optically pump the rubidium's spin state using polarized light and measure the spin state via laser-induced fluorescence. When combined with the previously demonstrated magnetic field sensing capabilities of matrix-isolated rubidium atoms, these results are very promising for nanoscale sensing and for performing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy of individual molecules cotrapped in the matrix.
ISSN:2643-1564
2643-1564
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.L012048