All-optical atom surface traps implemented with one-dimensional planar diffractive microstructures
Atomic Physics
2015-06-26 v1 Optics
Abstract
We characterize the loading, containment and optical properties of all-optical atom traps implemented by diffractive focusing with one-dimensional (1D) microstructures milled on gold films. These on-chip Fresnel lenses with focal lengths of the order of a few hundred microns produce optical-gradient-dipole traps. Cold atoms are loaded from a mirror magneto-optical trap (MMOT) centered a few hundred microns above the gold mirror surface. Details of loading optimization are reported and perspectives for future development of these structures are discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0611092,
title = {All-optical atom surface traps implemented with one-dimensional planar diffractive microstructures},
author = {O. Alloschery and R. Mathevet and J. Weiner},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0611092},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
7 pages, 15 figures