Excitation of higher-order modes of an optical nanofiber by laser-cooled 87Rb atoms

We demonstrate excitation of higher order modes in an optical nanofiber by resonantly-excited 87 Rb atoms. Absorption by laser-cooled atoms is enhanced when probe light propagates in higher order modes compared to the fundamental mode.

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Main Authors: Kumar, Ravi, Gokhroo, Vandna, Maimaiti, Aili, Deasy, Kieran, Chormaic, Site Nic
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atom lasers
Atom optics
Atomic beams
Optical fibers
Optical pumping
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Summary:We demonstrate excitation of higher order modes in an optical nanofiber by resonantly-excited 87 Rb atoms. Absorption by laser-cooled atoms is enhanced when probe light propagates in higher order modes compared to the fundamental mode.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004