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Optimal atomic detection by control of detuning and spatial dependence of laser intensity

Quantum Physics 2009-11-10 v1

Abstract

Atomic detection by fluorescence may fail because of reflection from the laser or transmission without excitation. The detection probability for a given velocity range may be improved by controlling the detuning and the spatial dependence of the laser intensity. A simple optimization method is discussed and exemplified.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0305075,
  title  = {Optimal atomic detection by control of detuning and spatial dependence of laser intensity},
  author = {B. Navarro and I. L. Egusquiza and J. G. Muga and G. C. Hegerfeldt},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0305075},
  year   = {2009}
}