Bragg scattering of atoms from a standing light wave

The first observation of Bragg scattering of sodium atoms from a standing light wave is reported, together with a theory which quantitatively predicts the amplitude of the various Bragg orders as a function of the light's detuning and power, and the interaction time. The analog of the Pendelloe...

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Published in:Physical review letters 1988-02, Vol.60 (6), p.515-518
Main Authors: MARTIN, P. J, OLDAKER, B. G, MIKLICH, A. H, PRITCHARD, D. E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Optics
Physics
Quantum optics
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Summary:The first observation of Bragg scattering of sodium atoms from a standing light wave is reported, together with a theory which quantitatively predicts the amplitude of the various Bragg orders as a function of the light's detuning and power, and the interaction time. The analog of the Pendelloesung effect, previously observed in Bragg scattering of neutrons from crystals, is predicted and qualitatively observed for first-order Bragg scattering of atoms from a standing light wave. (Author)
ISSN:0031-9007
1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/physrevlett.60.515