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Two-dimensional imaging of gauge fields in optical lattices

Quantum Physics 2011-12-23 v3 Quantum Gases

Abstract

We propose a scheme to generate an arbitrary Abelian vector potential for atoms trapped in a two-dimensional optical lattice. By making the optical lattice potential dependent on the atomic state, we transform the problem into that of a two-dimensional imaging. It is shown that an arbitrarily fine pattern of the gauge field in the lattice can be realized without need of diffraction-limited imaging.

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@article{arxiv.1101.1636,
  title  = {Two-dimensional imaging of gauge fields in optical lattices},
  author = {Jaeyoon Cho and M. S. Kim},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1101.1636},
  year   = {2011}
}

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4 pages, 3 figures