Exploiting the composite character of Rydberg atoms for cold atom trapping

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2009-02-17

arxiv.org/abs/0902.2877v1

Phys. Rev. A 79, 041403(R) (2009)

Physics

Atomic Physics

5 pages, 3 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevA.79.041403

By investigating the quantum properties of magnetically trapped nS Rydberg atoms, it is demonstrated that the composite nature of Rydberg atoms significantly alters their trapping properties opposed to point-like particles with the same magnetic moment. We show how the specific signatures of the Rydberg trapping potential can be probed by means of ground state atoms that are off-resonantly coupled to the Rydberg state via a two photon laser transition. In addition, it is demonstrated how this approach provides new possibilities for generating traps for ground state atoms. Simulated time-of-flight pictures mirroring the experimental situation are provided.

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