Title :
Magneto-optical trapping and detection of atoms through a transparent atom chip
Author :
Huet, L. ; Ammar, M. ; Morvan, E. ; Sarazin, N. ; Pocholle, J.-P. ; Reichel, J. ; Guerlin, C. ; Schwartz, S.
Author_Institution :
Thales Res. & Technol., Palaiseau, France
fDate :
Aug. 28 2011-Sept. 1 2011
Abstract :
A magneto-optical trap with 108 87Rb atoms was formed near a transparent silicon carbide atom chip, with several beams propagating through the chip. Atomic detection through the chip and trap characterization are also reported.
Keywords :
magneto-optical effects; radiation pressure; rubidium; silicon compounds; wide band gap semiconductors; SiC; atomic detection; magnetooptical trapping; transparent atom chip; trap characterization; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic layer deposition; Atomic measurements; Silicon carbide; Substrates; Temperature measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference & Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO/IQEC/PACIFIC RIM), 2011
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1939-4
DOI :
10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6194174