Title :
Photoassociation Spectroscopy of Cold Alkaline Earth Atoms near the Intercombination Line
Author :
Tiesinga, E. ; Ciurylo, R. ; Kotochigova, S. ; Julienne, P.S.
Author_Institution :
Atomic Phys. Div., Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD
Abstract :
The properties of photoassociation spectra near the intercombination line of group II atoms are theoretically investigated. Unlike in most current photoassociation spectroscopy the Doppler effect can significantly affect the shape of the investigated lines
Keywords :
Doppler broadening; alkaline earth metals; association; atom-atom collisions; photochemistry; radiation pressure; Doppler effect; cold alkaline earth atom; intercombination line; photoassociation spectra; photoassociation spectroscopy; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Earth; Laboratories; Laser excitation; Optical scattering; Shape; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549146
