Competition effects of multiple quantum paths in an atom interferometer
Atomic Physics
2018-09-26 v1
Abstract
We present an observation of competition effect among multiple quantum paths in a Raman-type Mach-Zehnder atom interferometer. By measuring the contrast of interference fringes, the competition effect among multiple interference paths is experimentally investigated. Due to the phase competition, the contrast periodically oscillates when modulating either the phase or the interrogation time between Raman pulses. The multiple quantum paths form because of the imperfect population transfer efficiency in stimulated Raman transitions, and are verified by modulating the duration of Raman pulses. The contrast could be optimized by suppressing the phase competition.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1806.10834,
title = {Competition effects of multiple quantum paths in an atom interferometer},
author = {Si-Bin Lu and Zhan-Wei Yao and Run-Bing Li and Jun Luo and Sachin Barthwal and Hong-Hui Chen and Ze-Xi Lu and Jin Wang and Ming-Sheng Zhan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1806.10834},
year = {2018}
}
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6 pages, 5 figures