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Three-dimensional effects in "atom diodes": atom-optical devices for one-way motion

Quantum Physics 2009-11-13 v1

Abstract

The ``atom diode'' is a laser device that lets the ground state atom pass in one direction but not in the opposite direction. We examine three-dimensional effects of that device for arbitrary atomic incidence angles on flat laser sheets and set breakdown limiting angles and velocities. It is found that a correct diodic behavior independent of the incident angle can be obtained with blue detuned lasers.

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@article{arxiv.0704.0606,
  title  = {Three-dimensional effects in "atom diodes": atom-optical devices for one-way motion},
  author = {A. Ruschhaupt and J. G. Muga},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0704.0606},
  year   = {2009}
}

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10 pages, 8 figures