• DocumentCode
    2938225
  • Title

    Towards a 2D degenerate quantum gas

  • Author

    Perrin, H. ; Mercier, B. ; Gorlicki, M. ; Ducloy, M. ; Keller, J.-C. ; Lorent, V.

  • Author_Institution
    Lab. de Phys. des Lasers, Univ. de Paris-Nord, Villetaneuse, France
  • fYear
    2000
  • fDate
    10-15 Sept. 2000
  • Abstract
    Summary form only given. We present a new mechanism for reaching quantum degeneracy of a 2D bosonic atomic gas. We use the dipole force created by two evanescent waves of different colors to confine /sup 87/Rb atoms in a quasi 2D geometry. The Morse like resulting potential has a depth on the order of 100 /spl mu/K. We also present a loading mechanism for this trap, taking advantage of the potential profiles of different Zeeman sublevels.
  • Keywords
    Zeeman effect; boson systems; radiation pressure; rubidium; /sup 87/Rb atoms; 100 muK; 2D bosonic atomic gas; 2D degenerate quantum gas; Morse like resulting potential; Rb; Zeeman sublevels; dipole force; evanescent waves; loading mechanism; potential profiles; quantum degeneracy; quasi 2D geometry; Absorption; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Clouds; Frequency; Laser modes; Optimized production technology; Spectroscopy; Tellurium;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Quantum Electronics Conference, 2000. Conference Digest. 2000 International
  • Conference_Location
    Nice, France
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-6318-3
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/IQEC.2000.907938
  • Filename
    907938