Title :
Spin squeezing via quantum non-demolition measurements in cold 87Rb atomic ensemble
Author :
Koschorreck, M. ; Napolitano, M. ; Dubost, B. ; Behbood, N. ; Sewell, R. ; Mitchell, M.W.
Author_Institution :
ICFO-Inst. de Cienc. Fotoniques, Castelldefels, Spain
Abstract :
We demonstrate spin squeezing of a magnetically sensitive coherent spin-state in an ensemble of ~ 6.5 × 105 cold 87Rb atoms. Quantum non-demolition measurements achieved a spin-noise reduction by 2.9(+1.3-1.0) dB compared to the initial projection noise level.
Keywords :
atom optics; optical squeezing; rubidium; initial projection noise level; magnetically sensitive coherent spin-state; quantum non-demolition measurements; spin squeezing; spin-noise reduction; Atom optics; Atomic measurements; Magnetometers; Noise level; Noise measurement; Noise reduction; Optical noise; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Pulse measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2