Abstract
A slit-type atom deflector with near-field light was developed for precise direction control of atomic motion using a dipole force. Near-field light was generated at an edge of the slit by irradiating the back-side surface with a light beam. The deflection direction could be changed with light intensity and frequency detuning over a wide range. Results demonstrated the usefulness of slit-type detector for controlling the direction in which the atoms were flying.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1616-1618 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 10 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)