Bound by Light

The theoretical basis for producing crystal-like structures in atomic gases was developed in the 1970s. A review of experiments conducted with light-bound atomic gas crystals is presented, with a particular emphasis on the use of polarization gradient cooling to improve structure stability.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1993-05, Vol.260 (5111), p.1078-1080
Main Author: Prentiss, Mara G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atoms
Atoms & subatomic particles
Cooling
Crystallization
Crystals
Electric fields
Energy
Ground state
Kinetic energy
Kinetics
Lasers
Mathematical minima
Perspectives
Quantum optics
Stark effect
Wavelengths
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Summary:The theoretical basis for producing crystal-like structures in atomic gases was developed in the 1970s. A review of experiments conducted with light-bound atomic gas crystals is presented, with a particular emphasis on the use of polarization gradient cooling to improve structure stability.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.260.5111.1078