Photon blockade in an optical cavity with one trapped atom

We have observed photon blockade, as evidenced by the photon statistics for light transmitted by an optical cavity containing one trapped atom. The measurements also reveal the energy distribution for atomic motion in the trap.

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Main Authors: Birnbaum, K.M., Boca, A., Miller, R., Boozer, A.D., Northup, T.E., Kimble, H.J.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
(020.5580) Quantum Electrodynamics
(270.5290) Photon Statistics
Atom optics
Atomic measurements
Cavity resonators
Charge carrier processes
Correlation
Nonlinear optics
Photonics
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Summary:We have observed photon blockade, as evidenced by the photon statistics for light transmitted by an optical cavity containing one trapped atom. The measurements also reveal the energy distribution for atomic motion in the trap.
ISSN:2160-9004
DOI:10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628590