Title :
The spatial Zeno effect applied to atomic optics
Author :
Kouznetsov, D. ; Oberst, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Laser Sci., Univ. of Electro-Commun., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
The scattering of waves at a ridged surface is interpreted as the Zeno effect. This interpretation leads to a simple estimate for the coefficient of reflection. Our estimate shows good agreement with experimental data.
Keywords :
atom optics; light scattering; quantum optics; quantum theory; atomic optics; electromagnetic wave scattering; reflection coefficient; ridged surface; spatial Zeno effect; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic measurements; Mirrors; Optical reflection; Optical refraction; Optical scattering; Optical surface waves; Reflectivity; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549304
