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atomSmltr: a modular Python package to simulate laser cooling setups

Atomic Physics 2026-02-19 v2 Quantum Gases

Abstract

We introduce atomSmltr, a Python package for simulating laser cooling in complex magnetic field and laser beams geometries. The package features a modular design that enables users to easily construct experimental setups, including magnetic fields, laser beams and other environment components, and to perform a range of simulations within these configurations. We present the overall architecture of atomSmltr and illustrate its capabilities through a series of examples, including benchmarks against standard textbook cases in laser cooling.

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@article{arxiv.2511.20596,
  title  = {atomSmltr: a modular Python package to simulate laser cooling setups},
  author = {Mateo Weill and Andrea Bertoldi and Alexandre Dareau},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2511.20596},
  year   = {2026}
}

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32 pages, 12 figures