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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2000. Conference Digest. 2000 International
Conference_Location :
Nice, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6318-3
DOI :
10.1109/IQEC.2000.907938
