Title :
Quantum reflection of laser-cooled atoms from a solid surface
Author :
Shimizu, F. ; Fujita, J.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Electro-Communs, Japan
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Our recent experimental work on the specular reflection of very slow atoms from a solid surface which is caused by attractive van der Waals potential near the surface and its applications will be discussed.
Keywords :
laser cooling; particle optics; quantum optics; van der Waals forces; attractive van der Waals potential; laser-cooled atoms; quantum reflection; solid surface; specular reflection; very slow atoms; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; National electric code; Optical reflection; Solid lasers; Surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.971114
