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An atom diode

Quantum Physics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

An atom diode, i.e., a device that lets the ground state atom pass in one direction but not in the opposite direction in a velocity range is devised. It is based on the adiabatic transfer achieved with two lasers and a third laser potential that reflects the ground state.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0408133,
  title  = {An atom diode},
  author = {A. Ruschhaupt and J. G. Muga},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0408133},
  year   = {2007}
}

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4 pages, 6 figures