Title :
An optical frequency standard with ultracold calcium atoms
Author :
Degenhardt, C. ; Stoehr, H. ; Schnatz, H. ; Helmcke, J. ; Sterr, U. ; Riehle, Fritz ; Lisdat, Ch.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Tech. Bundesanstalt
Abstract :
We report a frequency measurement of the 4s2 1 S0-4S4p 3P1 transition in calcium performed for the first time with ultracold atoms. The density dependence of the transition frequency was determined and a dipole trap realized
Keywords :
calcium; frequency standards; laser cooling; quantum optics; radiation pressure; 4s2 1S0-4S4p 3P1 transition; Ca; calcium atoms; dipole trap; frequency measurement; optical frequency standard; transition frequency; ultracold atoms; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Calcium; Charge carrier processes; Frequency measurement; Laser stability; Optical interferometry; Performance evaluation; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4